Re: QR4000 Class

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

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Morning Bruce, Very well put, thank you for expanding the details it makes for
very good reading.
Don.

Bruce Russell wrote:

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> As this email is being written 4004+4002+4003 are hauling an 83 wagon loaded
> coal train from Gracemere (10 km west of Rockhhampton) to Callemondah.  This
> is apparently the first (?) fully laden train hauled in this direction by
> 4000 Class locomotives.
>
> 9F01 arrived at Gracemere from the west with 2137+2189F+2151+2209 on the
> front.  4004+4002+4003 were stowed in the third road until just before the
> arrival of 9F01.  4004+4002+4003 were then backed onto 2137+....  4004 and
> 2137+2189F+2151+2209 were then switched off-line to idle.  The train was
> driven from 4004 with only 4002+4003 providing the power.
>
> While this activity was going on the loop, 3915 passed through on the main
> line from the west to Rockhampton LE.  Usually an electric LE heading to
> Rockhampton means there has been a loco change on a westbound train from the
> south.  This changes usually occurs at Gracemere, but as the loop was
> occupied by 9F01, it must have happened further west, possibly
> Stanwell/Warren or Westwood.
>
> About 5 minutes after 3915 departed, 3302+3405, 3413+3643 passed through
> with a loaded coal train.
> This is the second set without a "pie cart" (loco-control wagon).  3633, and
> now 3643, are fitted with the newer equipment (Harris?) inside the
> locomotive, thus removing the loco-control wagon and allowing another
> revenue wagon to be added.  These electric hauled coal consists previously
> had 102 wagons, but now have been increased to 105 wagons.
>
> 9F01 departed at 1750 following 3302+3405......, one section behind.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bruce
>
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