Re: {melb} comeg and hitchi

["Aussie_Ben" <JuliaDarling@mailcity.com>]

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Michael Kurkowski <mk@netstra.com.au> wrote in message
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> JuliaDarling@mailcity.com (Aussie_Ben) wrote in
> <391ba6d3$0$31558@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au>:
>
> >i am wondering weather a comeg can ce oupled to a hitachi?
> >has it been done? anyone got pics of it?
> >i know i am asking alto but it is for an assigment
>
> <standard FAQ response #234326>
>
> Aussie_Ben,
>
> Hitachis use a standard autocoupler, as used on most freight, and
> locomotive stock. Comengs use a "Scharfenburg" type coupler.
>
> The Scharfenburg type coupler provides all air and electrical connections
> for coupling a Comeng with another Comeng. A Comeng can be coupled to any
> autocoupled stock using a special transition coupler, which is stored
> beneath the cab. The transition coupler connects directly to the
> Scharfenburg, and provides a knuckle for the autocoupler, and air hose
> connections. This will allow a Comeng to couple with both a locomotive and
> a Hitachi set, as mentioned above.
>
> The transition coupler doesn't provide any electrical connection,
therefore
> a Comeng and Hitachi don't run together, for this reason. As far as I
know,
> a speed limit of 60kph also applies while using transition couplings (Can
> anyone confirm this one?).
>
> If you are lucky, on the Bendigo, Ballarat, and Broadmeadows-Somerton
lines
> you will see loco hauled suburban transfers. When Comengs are in tow, of
> course, you will see the transition coupler used.
>
> Sorry, I don't have any photos of Comeng-Hitachi sets coupled, or Comeng-
> Loco's coupled, but someone here should.
>
> HTH
>
> Michael

thanks for your speedy reply