James C (jamesccj@optusnet.com.au) wrote: > 59 million for 7 railcars?? this gives almost 9 million $ per raicar > QR paid less for their 4000 class diesel loco (3000hp) and I think V/line's > 58 Adtranz high speed DMU cost less then that. Economies of scale come into play here. The figure of $59 million would have to include substantial development costs. Cheers David