Re: 80 class withdrawals

[Don Allitt <nahgfa@zeta.org.au>]

Aus loco discussion mailing list

Evening all, are they still useing 80's on the willow tree bankers now, and in
the future.
Don.

kak 015 wrote:

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> I regret to inform you that the withdrawal of Freightcorp's 80 class members
> has begun.
> 8013 was withdrawn tues 14/3.
> 8040 is to be withdrawn tomorrow thurs 16/3.
> During the next week or so 8004, 8026, 8015, 8045, 8031 are scheduled for
> withdrawal.
> Another 5 units are to go shortly after.
> Meanwhile 8046 is to be sent to Werris Creek as an active unit and Werris
> Creek based 8003, 8027 and 8050 are scheduled for withdrawal.
> It is understood that the units taken out of 'general' service are to be
> stored at Lithgow, making that facility quite crowded.
> Also slated for withdrawal in the not-too-distant future are 5 mark 2 48
> class units but details are unknown at this stage.
> On a positive note, the mark 2 versions of PL1 &2 are expected to be
> released for testing within the next fortnight.
> Apparently there will be minor changes in the appearance of these 2 in
> regards to marker lights and other subtle differences.
> I have been told that the other 2 units,PL3 & 4 have been sighted and their
> appearance seems to differ from the first 2 in the short nose area.
> More information as it comes to hand.
> Meanwhile, get your shots of the 80s before the become extinct!
> Sad regards
> Ivar Sorrasson
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