Re: [Ausloco] ATN Ls & WAGR Ls

[Rita and Kevin Lawrence <KREL4203@NETCONNECT.COM.AU>]

>Also fitted with a oscillating headlight, does any one know if
>they are still fitted?

No.

> > I meant to add that L251 was the class leader built in October 1967 and I
> > have a copy of 'Rail Transportation' of that year with it on the cover.
>L251
> > will soon reach its 33rd birthday.

9/10/2000.

> > For your information it has a fuel tank of 14600 litres, weighs 137
>tonnes,
> > gear ratio 60:17, max speed 134km/h, pressurised engine compartment.
> >

No longer pressurised.

> > The L class also had a small spring loaded rod with a knob on the
>reverser,
> > that prevented the locomotive being thrown into reverse untintentionally.
> >

Great for patella modification, too. ATN are removing them.

> > They were not delivered with air-conditioning.
> >

Fitted by Westrail, in front of drivers window, short end.

> > It had 2 control stands, unlike VR locomotives.

Still got 'em.

> > Only the sound of their gasping single horn let an image of a great rugged
> > machine down.
> >

Replacement is on the wishlist.

 > As with all WAGR locomotives they did not have illuminated number boards.

Still haven't got them.

> > Does anyone out there have any information to share, either memories or on
> > the modifications instigated by ATN?
> >

Dual fixed radios and mobile phone, Pulse EOT system, SAW loco display 
unit, electric fridges & Microphor toilet installed. Centre bar replaced at 
each end of unit by a removable chain to permit stepping from one loco to 
the next, tail disc holding bracket removed, Bremshey seats fitted, water 
cooler removed, US-style locomotive ditch lights fitted (not auto lights 
like other Australian locos), Ditch lights flash alternately when the 
whistle is sounded. Various other minor alterations.


Cheers

Kevin Lawrence


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