<p>Ok - my initial drawings, using JOSM and a tunnel width of 3 metres show that this could end up being a matter of inches. I really have to find out exact dimensions of the object and whether there is any flexability in it so that we could "bend" it around the tunnel.</p>
<p>Also, if two tunnels are such a problem then are there any other object close enought to the tracks (trees, signal posts, platforms) that could be an issue. I don't think we need special rolling stock, two or three flat beds with the object mounted on a swivel may suffice.</p>
<p>A more practical (though less fun and flashy) alternative is to just have the object flown directly to Canberra rather than Sydney but this would also mean organising Customs to be present in Canberra.</p><p>I can just see the conversation now. </p>
<p>"Do you have any wooden objects in your luggage to declare".......</p><p>Yes officer, just the one :-)<br></p>