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Re: Queensland EMU sets

Subject: Re: Queensland EMU sets
From: "Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>
Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 10:15:25 GMT
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Barry Campbell wrote in message ...
>Does anybody know what the reason is for the current program to replace the
>curved windscreens on the EMU sets with flat screens? Is it because of a
>shortage of spare curved glass or are the flat screens better?

Perhaps (just slightly informed opinion, but don't know for 100% certain)
flat glass is cheaper?

I was told (ages ago) that the upper deck windows on the Tangaras cost heaps
due to the fact that it is curved. Maybe this has somethingto do with it.

Dave

References:
- Queensland EMU sets
  - From: "Barry Campbell" <campblbm@ozemail.com.au>

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