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by Australind
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Queensland Rail National
Replies: 12
Views: 7157

Re: Queensland Rail National

Yeah I used to listen to them at Forrestfield all the time, all you hear is shunting and a few other bits and pieces. I know an employee of ARG/QR and she told me that all of the important stuff is done by phone. All loco's have Telstra Next G terminals in them, with GPS tracking and a touch screen...
by Australind
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: train controll
Replies: 8
Views: 4989

Re: train controll

Ok here are the correct train control centres:

From Cockburn South to Avon: Eastern Control
From Avon to West Merredin: Central Control
From West Merredin to just outside Kalgoorlie: EGR control
From outside Kalgoorlie to Parkeston/Kalgoorlie: Kalgoorlie control
by Australind
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: General Scanning
Topic: Sticky: Online streaming scanners
Replies: 6
Views: 13526

Re: Sticky: Online streaming scanners

Hey All, I've had a scanner running @ http://scanner.clonnyserver.com:8000 for quite a while now. FESA performance is pretty bad, but it picks up Transperth and a few others up in the high 400's quite well. Scanner is based @ Eden Hill. Feel free to provide feedback via PM on here or by email to ad...
by Australind
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: Scanners and Receivers
Topic: Scanner Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2120

Scanner Problems

G'day all, Just recently my scanner hasnt been charging properly and I found that the connector part in the scanner where the power leads go is a bit faulty, now this scanner has been my friend for the last 5 or so years and very reliable so I dont want to throw it away so where would I take it to g...
by Australind
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Merredin Train Derailment
Replies: 25
Views: 12345

Does anyone know how many wagons are off the road?
by Australind
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142369

Would anyone know what code for the Esperance line please?
by Australind
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142369

I have only travelled twice on the new line since open and not once did i see a transit guard on the train only on stations. Drivers cant see inside carraiges unless they look though there door device (not sure on the name) but yet again they can see much. I recon they should have a tv transmitting ...
by Australind
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: train drivers
Replies: 3
Views: 3355

it depends on what you want to driver: like frieght or passenger. You could try ARG they are looking for drivers atm!
by Australind
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Merredin Train Derailment
Replies: 25
Views: 12345

Does anyone know what engines were on this? I heard that they are building a run around line so they can move train while the line is being cleared and fixed. I also heard trains should be running by thursday.
by Australind
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Bomb threat at local bus depot
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

What bus company was it?
by Australind
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:05 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142369

Always RX wrote:Can you post them please...I am pretty sure I have them from the ACMA website...but it would be nice to see any other info u have if possible.
ACMA website?????
by Australind
Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142369

Anyone know the channel for the mandurah line for the train controller?
by Australind
Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: re: transit guards
Replies: 7
Views: 5052

Keep checking the PTA website, they usally advertise there.
by Australind
Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:41 pm
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: OC Spray Authorized for all Transit Guards.
Replies: 1
Views: 2546

Re: OC Spray Authorized for all Transit Guards.

Not sure if this has been reported elsewhere but: http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,20847965-2761,00.html About time. Train guards get pepper spray November 30, 2006 12:00pm WESTERN Australia¿s transit guards will be equipped with pepper spray for use on station platforms and during ...
by Australind
Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:48 am
Forum: Public Transport
Topic: Public Transport Frequencies and Links
Replies: 125
Views: 142369

From what I can work out now the controllers now are: Eastern Control: From Canningvale to Avon Central Control: From Avon/Northam to Merredin Avon Control: Avon Yard and Merredin Yard GSR (Great Southern Railways): Merredin to West Kalgoorlie Can anyone please confirm this is correct and who operat...