Re: NR locos

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

deano wrote:

> I read somewhere that NR class locos had three HP ratings, can someone fill
> me in(briefly) on how this
> is achieved or point me to a site with further information please.

I think all it does is limits the maximum throttle notch for the loco. For
example, it could be notch limited at 4, 6 or 8 notch (or something) and when
the throttle is placed in 8, the limited loco will only go up to its maximum
setting, saving fuel.


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