Re: D57 Class [was Re: 6029]

[Ben Armstrong <ba13@uow.edu.au>]

On Thu, 25 May 2000, Robert Lee wrote:

> >Newcastle because they were out of gauge. Perhaps this is another reason
> why RAC don't
> >want to see 5711 running again?

If it was operational again it would have to be based in Sydney. I know
for a fact that the 1886 vintage 80lb rails on the loop line near Picton
would have something to say about a live 57 class running across them!
:-)

Where and how big is the greatest axle load on a fully provisioned 57
class??? 

Regards,

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