Re: [Ausloco] The Ghan

["emd567" <emd567@hinet.net.au>]

For us "north of the border" types, what train is 9712 and where is Wingeel?
Thanks
On the south Danny
emd567@hinet.net.au

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dalton" <steamer711@dingoblue.net.au>
To: "Vicloco" <vicloco@egroups.com>; "Ausloco" <Ausloco@egroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 8:56 PM
Subject: [Ausloco] The Ghan


> While on Duty at Train Control last night I had to speak with the Train
> Controller in Adelaide and he tells me like my self was having just a
> wonderful night.
>
> The Ghan, on the down, became disabled at Wingeel Loop, and while crossing
> 9712 a loco change took place.
>
> Sorry I don't know the loco number's
>
> The Ghan had a single NR,
>
> 9712 had a NR and a DL
>
> the DL was detached and shunted to the rear of the Ghan,  9712 departed
and
> the DL ran around, the NR of the Ghan was cut off ran forward and the DL
> attached, the train departed Wingeel about 2 and a half hours late,  with
> the NR leading Dead, and the DL powering,
>
> The NR had to lead due to radio and ASW equipments
>
>
> Steve Dalton
>
>
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