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Re: [NSW] abbreviations



Hubert Lam wrote:

> I've seen some abbreviations for localities around Sydney that maintains the
> CityRail rolling stock...two of which are ACDEP (Air Conditioned Depot) and
> Delec.
>
> i.) What/where is Delec?

Diesel Electric Locomotive Examination Centre.  Cosgrove Road, Enfield.

> ii.) what would each of these special places do? I know MainTrain is at
> Auburn but what special function does it have for the CityRail fleet apart
> from some maintenance jobs?

They are *supposed* to maintain the rollingstock and do modifications and
upgrades, depending on what contracts they win.

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David Johnson
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