Blue Lake (train)
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 Preserved 257 at the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide in April 2014 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Status | Ceased |
| First service | 6 October 1985 |
| Last service | 31 December 1990 |
| Former operator(s) | Australian National |
| Route | |
| Termini | Adelaide Mount Gambier |
| Line(s) used | Adelaide-Wolseley line Mount Gambier line |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Bluebird railcar |
The Blue Lake was a passenger train operated by Australian National between Adelaide and Mount Gambier.[1]
History
[edit]The Blue Lake first operated on 6 October 1985.[2] It ceased operating on 31 December 1990 when all regional passenger services were withdrawn in South Australia.[3]
Rolling stock
[edit]The train was formed of Bluebird railcars.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ MOUNT GAMBIER MARSHALLING YARD
- ^ The bluebird railcar passenger service to Mount Gambier
- ^ "Friday rewind – bus travel 1940s style". ABC South East SA. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ Bluebird Railcars