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Re: 86 Class
- Subject: Re: 86 Class
- From: eikkert@my-deja.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 22:58:56 GMT
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
- Organization: Deja.com - Before you buy.
- References: <38D8603C.5DBB793B@lisp.com.au>
- Xref: bclass.spectrum.com.au aus.rail:4401
> A directive from Freightcorp Management last week now places all
> except four 86 class engines in storage.
> I can't remember which four but I will find out.
Effective immediately? They're pretty much sitting around at the moment,
although 8606, 8607, 8627(?) and another were hauling a train yesterday
(23/3)
> I hope that the looming oil crisis will make Freightcorp change its
> mind about electric traction but I wouldn't hold my breath!
yes, it would seem the entire railway system has cost cutting as its one
and ONLY priority.
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