Re: Fuel efficiencies of 422s

[Bob <alco@acay.com.au>]

My understanding is that the use of the 422s is to do with what Countrylink can
lease/hire for the best price. The hiring of 81 class is far more expensive as
they would be considered front line units with Freightcorp. Bottom line is if
you can get 2x 422s for less than a single 81, then why not. Also they have to
use the 422s on the Griffith service as the 81s would have a severe speed
restriction on that line due to the higher axle loading.
Cheers
Bob

David Bennetts wrote:

> David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> 38CA1DF8.2D77CC75@ozemail.com.au">news:38CA1DF8.2D77CC75@ozemail.com.au...
> >
> > You forget that a 422 can't get from Sydney to Broken Hill AND BACK.  That
> is why
> > there are two.  They do not refuel in Broken Hill.
> >
> >
> > --
> > David Johnson
> > trainman@ozemail.com.au
> > http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
> > ------------------------------------
> > These comments are made in a private
> > capacity and do not represent the
> > official view of State Rail.
> > C.O.W.S. Page 11.
> >
> One has to wonder why two 422's are used on a 2 car + van train.  Not a very
> efficient use of motive power.
> Surely it wouldn't be beyond the organisational capability of State Rail to
> refuel a loco in Broken Hill, even if they have to go to a local fuel agent
> to get a road tanker out!
>
> Regards
>
> David Bennetts
> Canberra