Re: Trans Adelaide impression

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

wk@cgsc.vic.edu.au wrote:

> > Now this is interesting:-) I heard  of Jumbos have a rather expensive
> > operating cost due to more expensive maintenance and less fuel
> efficiency
> > engine compare with 3000/3100 class DMU.
> >
> > Would a 2 cars Jumbo cheaper to operate then a N class loco hauling  2
> > carriages?
>
> Compared to a more modern railcar, it may well be more expensive.
> Compared to an N hauling 2 carriages, you would also need to consider
> (in my opinion, although admittedly some of these are minor points
> although it all adds up):

On the N with 2 cars, you would need a minimum of two crew (driver/conny), more
likely three crew considering all the running around and stuff.

On the railcar, it could be done with one crew (driver only).


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