Re: [Vic] Fast train services to go ahead, says Govt

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Maurie Daly (mauried@tpg.com.au) wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT, dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David
> Bromage) wrote:

> >Michael (usenet.spam@gunzel.net) wrote:
> >> >Have GNRs GMs also been modified in the same way??
> >
> >> Presumably so, since they can lead.
> >
> >WCR put in a lot of mod cons for the crew, and the carpet certainly adds
> >to the ambience. Compare that with GM10's cab which is more or less in
> >original condition (and very well restored!), but meets OHS requirements.

> My basic query was whether the mods required on the S class are yet
> another example of State specific regulations.
> ie if someone wanted to run a fan trip from Sydney to Melbourne behind
> 4201 , would it be banned from entering Victoria??

The only requirement for leading for leading in Victoria would be that it
carries V/Line radio, and was inspected for safety at Albury. Aside from
that, it would depend on the circumstances as to whether the crew lets it
lead. For a heritage unit on a fan trip, it would not be a problem. If
4201 was leased by a private freight operator, it probably wouldn't lead.

Cheers
David