RE: [Ausloco] AWB Rail Freight

[Chris Gordon <cmgord@alphalink.com.au>]

>The operators of trains in Tasmania was the successful bidder for the job.
>Apparently according the same report 4 locos and 44 wagons will be involved.
>My assumption is that they will not actually be based anywhere fixed but
>float round the states or in the start up phase concentrate on the areas of
>the states where the greatest amount of grain is to reduce grower costs.
>Tasmanian locos in NSW and Vic. I would like to see that!!

Anr't we just talking ANT here. Using ex WA L classes (3 now in VIC) and
830s.  Wagons are at Dynon being painted now.

Depot is to be McIntyre Loop (near Sunshine)


>Wayne Coleman
>Lucerne/Canola Seed Production Agronomist
>colemanw@phibred.com <mailto:colemanw@phibred.com> 
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Hinton, Bradley (DPL) [mailto:Bradley.Hinton@aph.gov.au]
>Sent: Monday, 5 June 2000 12:40
>To: 'Ausloco@egroups.com'
>Subject: [Ausloco] AWB Rail Freight
>
>
>The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) has announced that it would be operating
>its own grain delivery train in order to increase freight efficiencies,
>according to a report on ABC rural radio last Friday 2-6-00.
>
>The train will compete against NSW and Victorian rail operators.
>
>Does anyone know anything more about this?
>
>Regards,
>Brad
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