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

[james_ccj@my-deja.com]

In article <38CE0E31.ABED323F@fastlink.com.au>,
The Railway Rasputin II <bob@fastlink.com.au> wrote:
> 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
Canada I think...

BC rail and VIA still runs regular schedule service with Budd DMUs.




> 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
> > Remove NOSPAM if replying.
>
--
Cheers
James


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