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Re: [VIC] Yellow suburban train



In article <1OOI5.165$L22.7846@news0.optus.net.au>,
  dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> 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
Bayside trains, but you will see it on Connex lines as well.

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