Re: [Ausloco] ATN test run on Friday?

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

It appears that on that trip down "the hill" air brakes, dynamic brakes,
sand and quite a few hand brakes were applied/used to enable the train
to get to PK in one piece. It was fortunate that there were more than
two people in the cab. It would appear that without the hand brakes, a
big hook might have been called for.

The flat wheels were quite audible when the locos and vehicles departed
Junee for Melbourne on the Friday following the hairy run down the hill
and their subsequent return to flatter country. 

David.

alanholding wrote:
> 
> G'day all,
> 
> I have it on good authority that at least one of the L class ended up with
> some "flat" wheels whilst on said test run down the hill. Where are the
> dynamics then if the wheels ain't revolving?

> From: "Freightman" <freight_man@hotmail.com>

> One test load  of 72 tonnes per wagon, down the hill towards Port Kembla was
> supposed to have caused the
> crew some concern. I heard that the thing would not stop, and if it was not
> for the fact that the Dynamics held, they worried that it was going to run
> away!

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