RE: [Ausloco] NJs

[David Bromage <dbromage@omni.com.au>]

On Mon, 15 May 2000, Peter Donaghy wrote:

> the NJs as I understand it were constructed with a light frame (and
> possibly even a small body - they look fairly short and stumpy),
> specifically for narrow gauge.  There was a rumour when they were
> superceded on the Alice line that their conversion to standard-gauge was
> considered, but rejected due to their light construction (others may be
> able to confirm this).

ISTR the NJs were offered for sale to BHP Whyalla to replace the DEs, but
were rejected for the same reason.

Cheers
David


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