Spirit of Capricorn
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| Spirit of Capricorn | |
|---|---|
 Spirit Of Capricorn departing Bundaberg Railway Station in 1989. | |
| In service | 1988 to May 24, 2003 |
| Manufacturer | Walkers |
| Built at | Maryborough |
| Replaced | 24 May 2004 |
| Entered service | 1988-2003 |
| Number built | 20 carriages |
| Number in service | 20 carriages |
| Formation | 4-6 carriage sets |
| Fleet numbers | 151-158 |
| Operators | Queensland Rail |
| Lines served | North Coast |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Spirit of Capricorn was a long distance passenger rail service in Queensland, Australia, Operated by Queensland Rail between 1988 and May 24, 2003.
Route
Commencing in 1988, the route was same as the Capricornian which had been suspended from overnight services the following year. This was because of the introduction of the Spirit of Capricorn which actually used the new InterCity Express multiple unit trains. The route ran from Roma Street Station to Rockhampton Station via many stations including Nambour, Gympie North, Bunaberg and Gladstone.
Demise
In 1993, The Capricornian was merged with the Midlander to form the Spirit of the Outback which ran all the way to Longreach Railway Station. Due to this, the Spirit of Capricorn became the only train operating directly between Rockhampton and Brisbane. In 1998, Queensland Rail introduced the Electric Tilt Train service which ran between the Rockhampton and Brisbane. Due to this, the Spirit of Capricorn services were reduced. In 2003, with the introduction of the Diesel Tilt Train service, the Spirit of Capricorn was suspended. The InterCity Express trains were instead used on the Sunshine Coast Line.