Edited 29 Dec 2015 23:09, 6 years ago, edited by The Vinelander

Can someone please explain what a "Flagship" service is and what makes it that? Is there only one up and down per day on each country service? I don't think I've heard of this on interstate services but I'm certainly prepared to stand corrected.
I always choose to learn something every day!!

 The steam hauled Geelong Flyer did it in 52 minutes in 1937  reliably every day .

And the Flyer went from Flinders Street too, didn't it?

Yes the  Down Flier departed Flinders St and terminated at Geelong .  The afternoon Up Flyer actually originated at Camperdown for some years .

1928 Geelong Flyer, taking 65 minutes departs Spencer Street:

http://www.victorianrailways.net/timetables/1928country/45_46.html

1954 Geelong Flyer, taking 55 minutes departs Spencer Street:

http://www.victorianrailways.net/timetables/1954/1954ttipage37.html

Thanks again to Mark Bau's VR website.

Mike.