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Re: Active 80 class

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As I recall 8018 was never used by BHP and didn't even go onto BHP property. It was sent to Port Kembla loco at the time to be used as a source of spares for 8015 and 8039 that were on trial. I have always wondered why BHP decided not to accept keep these units after the trail.
Cheers
Bob

J Jones wrote:

Aus loco discussion mailing listAt Canberra on 1/4 were 8039/8007 at 10.30 am.  Quite a pleasant surprise.     8039 was still equipped with the stobe light and blue marker lights when it was used by BHP.  Is there any reason why 8018 never returned to service after being trailed by BHP.  It now lives with the three rail tractors at Port Kembla.  I'm not sure but did it suffer a major failure whilst being trailed. Other locos sighted yesterday were :8184 - Goulburn on a limestone train 9am - not there at 2pm though the wagons were8158, 8607 - Enfield at 4pm8163 - Botany 5pm    Didn't quite reach my alco quota for the day, but theres always tomorrow !Chris.  
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From: Bob
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2000 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: Active 80 class
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I sighted 8035 and 8025 on the gravel train at Rozelle this morning. Looks like this train may be the last to see regular 80 class workings however it appears that there have been a few loco shortages in recent days where a spare 80 or 2 would have come in handy.
Bob

kak 015 wrote:

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Morning all,
the following is a list of active 80 class as at 31st March 2000:

Werris Creek: 8012, 8032, 8042, 8046

Lithgow: 8007, 8011, 8015, 8017, 8025, 8033, 8035, 8039 & 8047.
Of this group, I know that 8007 and 8035 (and possible others) are equipped
with the appropriate radio gear to allow them to lead state wide. These
units will appear from time to time on the Canberra oil trains and other
selected services but no specific working patterns are in existance at
present apart from the sandstone trains.

I have been advised that Freighcorp is conducting a major reshuffle of its
loco allotments and I should have details late next week. This is due to the
closing of Port Kembla as a loco depot.

Have a hap-hap-happy day!
Ivar
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