Re: 80 class withdrawals

["James C." <thalytgv@hotmail.com>]

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Class 80 never been a favourite engine for State Rail, they had problems 
with reliabilty since they were built. I was surprised it took them that 
long to withdraw them.


cheers
James


>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8013 was withdrawn tues 14/3.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8040 is to be withdrawn tomorrow thurs 16/3.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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