Re: [Melb] So what's with the 4D??

[The Railway Rasputin II <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Slight change of subject.
The Budds were not a success in NSW but its amazing how they thorked
everywhere else.
Are there versions still running o/seas or interstate?

rgds 

Chris Stratton wrote:
> 
> <james_ccj@my-deja.com> wrote in message 8ajukr$kus$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:8ajukr$kus$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> <snip>
> > Is this one of the most unsuccessful and short life "New train" in
> > Australia??
> >
> > --
> > Cheers
> > James
> >
> The Tulloch railcars (DRC to Victorians) in NSW were less than successful in
> their intended role on the Riverina Express, I don't know how long they
> lasted on that service. They worked with the Budds on the Illawarra but
> never on their own, and were finally converted to loco-hauled cars.
> Were the ones sold to Victoria which became DRCs any better?
> --
> Regards,
> Chris Stratton
> Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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