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Re: [VIC] Yellow suburban train

Subject: Re: [VIC] Yellow suburban train
From: dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 04:05:17 GMT
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Chris Gordon (cmgord@gromit.ecr.mu.oz.au) wrote:
> > > The greaser train. It greases rails. Built up from two Harris cars, I
> > > believe 793M and 794M. This train isn't really equiped to take passengers
> > > any more.

> It is 797M-794M

> > Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is greasing rails?? I presume it isn't
> > the same as greasing a bolt........

> So the trains don't get too much wheel flange noise and wear.

> The new trains will have self greasing flanges, so this train days are
> numbered.  Get your photos while you can.

The Comeng sets will be around for a while yet. They'll still need greased
rails.

BTW, which operator owns the greaser?

Cheers
David

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