Re: Difference between CLF & CLP loco's?

["Garry Hoddinett" <hoddos@netspace.net.au>]

Peter Mason <Peter_Mason@nag.national.com.au> wrote in message
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> So, I infer from this CLF were built for freight working and CLP for pass
> working - but both with the same power train when upgraded from CL..
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> Does anyone know what specific differences and/or improvements were
> introduced into the CLF and CLP locos when they were rebuilt from the CL
> class?
>
> If you can point me in the direction for further reading, that would be
> great.
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Peter
>
I think the CLP class had a supplementary power generator added to provide
head end power for passenger rolling stock.  However, if I can recall
correctly, it was still found to be inadequate to replace the power vans on
the Indian Pacific & the Ghan.  Consequently, these trains still had to run
with power vans and there was no advantage in using the CLP class over other
locomotive types.  With their EMD F7 type nose and their different colour
scheme they looked good at the front of Australian Nationals passenger
trains recalling the halcyon days of passenger trains!