Re: Difference between CLF & CLP loco's?

["Graeme Nitz" <prr@unite.com.au>]

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Graeme Nitz

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Peter Mason <Peter_Mason@nag.national.com.au> wrote in message
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> To quote the CLF/CLP page from
> http://locopage.railpage.org.au/anr/clfclp.html the difference between CLF
&
> CLP loco's is the following:
>
> Mass 129 t (CLF) 131 t (CLP)
> Speed 130 km/h (CLF) 140 km/h (CLP)
>
> Also from the CLF/CLP page "After they were rebuilt from the CL class, the
> CLF saw a similar working area as the CLs, which was later extended to
> Melbourne with the standardisation. Meanwhile, the CLP class were intended
> for hauling the Indian Pacific, Ghan, and Overland. However, this work has
> since been taken over by other classes. As a result, the CLP class are now
> seen on freight trains."
>
> 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..
>
> 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
>
>