Re: electric loco 4501 or 7001

[chris <chris@enet21.com.au>]

I thought being a one off makes it a prime preservation candidate as it was
a major development in rail technology - the first electric loco used in
NSW. I supposed they will now push it out the back alongside the 12 class
and the mersey tank.

Chris

ROY HOWARTH wrote:

> Someone from the RTM may wish to clarify, but I understand they are
> considering dropping 7100 from the list of exhibits as they now have two
> 46-class locos under their wing - one static (4601 @ Valley Heights) and
> one operational (4638 @ Delec).
>
> This makes 7100 effectively superflous to their requirements as it isn't
> considered a "major development" in technology, being only a test-bed.
>
> Roy H
>
> chris <chris@enet21.com.au> wrote:
> >Does anybody know if the RTM or SETS have any plans for this early
> >electric loco?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Chris
> >