Re: Options for Freight Oz??

[Richard <richard_snook@primus.com.au>]

"James C." wrote:
> 
>
> > The 2100's  (cousin to the X) might certainly be a prospect, with
> > rebuilding,
> > maybe a reasonable stop gap flett of power could be had for not a
> > bank
> > breaking amount. Withthe current Dollar , new power might not be
> > the best
> > option ...so maybe a rebuild of say a dozen of these beasts might
> > prove
> > attractive...and one of the few real options.
> > >:~)) Richard
> The probelm is.....QR have no intension to sell them as yet.......


Then a look at the 1502's might be warranted...again more as a stop gap. At
only 1500hp ..a servicable combination of tandem pairs ..giving 3000Hp might
suffice as power units...not ideal but hey..FA are running out of options
..short of new power. New Trucks..New Cab..and major overhaul...maybe
useful...
At 94t they arent overly heavyso might suit some of the lines with weight
restrictions...heavier than a T..lighter than a X..
who knows...Queensland one day...rebuilt the next!!

>:~)) Richard