Re: XPT

["Ross \(Goldie\) Goldspink" <goldicom@powerup.com.au>]

Engine de-rating is common to improve reliabilty, and ensure design power
output in adverse conditions.

Common in aircraft too.

Goldie


"K.Andromicus" <kermit42@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
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> Morning Skippy
>
> XP2016 is at Gonninans (Newcastle) having a new model engine fitted,
3000hp
> down rated to approx. 2200hp.The engine will have three high pressure
turbos
> plus one low pressure turbo.There is only one turbo at the present. Reason
> why its downrated they still use the same traction motors,
> alterntor and cooling group (cooling system).XP2000,03,06,15,17,18 not in
> that order will  follow, they have had total rewires the rest of the fleet
> will follow.
>
> Kim Andronicus
> XPT Driver.
>
> Skippy <fowler9@clara.co.uk> wrote in message
> 15rY4.2707$DC2.414664@nnrp3.clara.net">news:15rY4.2707$DC2.414664@nnrp3.clara.net...
> > Hi
> >
> > No doubt that this question has already been asked & answered but would
> like
> > to know now seen as the Countrylink page doesn't help much.
> >
> > Whats going to be the difference with the new Paxman engine thats going
> into
> > the XPT's now OR is it just going to be a replacement of the same
engines?
> >
> > Also whats happening on the Frieghtrail front. Checked out the website &
> > theres been no news since 98 when they won the contract for the coal
> trains
> > in S.A.?
> >
> > Skippy
> >
> >
>
>