Re: [Ausloco] SA Alcos and GMs

["Peter Knife" <pijik@knifecutt.fam.aust.com>]

Ben,

How about this for a totally-unsubstantiated thought - the 422s currently en
route to SA could release some of the remaining broad and standard gauge
830s and DAs for Port Lincoln, which in turn would release the NJs. I'm not
so sure that they couldn't handle the ore trains, as they already commonly
run triple-headed on grain trains over roller-coaster grades which are more
severe that anything on the BHP lines. Six of them at Whyalla would make a
nice dedicated fleet.

As I said, pure speculation...

Cheers,
Peter
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Peter Knife
pijik@knifecutt.fam.aust.com
http://www.fam.aust.com/knifecutt/sar.htm
Sydney, Australia

----- Original Message -----
From: ben scaro <bscaro@hotmail.com>
To: <Ausloco@egroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 1:10 AM
Subject: [Ausloco] SA Alcos and GMs


> Hi
>
> I just got the latest Catchpoint and there was a comment in the West Coast
> photo section, hinting at further motive power changes on the West Coast.
> It is difficult for me to see what further could occur.  The ASR Whyalla
> locos are all too heavy for the Pt Lincoln lines.  The NJs' frames are too
> light for the ore traffic. So one would assume these locos will have to
stay
> put. Further, the current allocation of 830s/DAs will have to stay at Pt
> Lincoln to supplement the NJs.
>
> Any clues as to what changes could occur ?
>
> Speculation- I understand that the line from Kevin to Thevenard was
rebuilt
> to a heavier standard for gypsum traffic in the 60s.  So could a CK or DE
> type work there ? Even if it did, it would be pretty inflexible, being
> limited to that section of track.  An 830 would be much more use. The only
> other locos left in Australia which might be of use on the Pt Lincoln
lines
> are the 1720 and 48 classes, and I'm not sure that ASR is interested in
> buying more.
>
> BTW, it is a pleasure to see Catchpoint giving the Eyre Peninsula the sort
> of regular coverage it deserves.  Well done to all involved there.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ben
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