Re: [VIC] Yellow suburban train

["Graeme Cleak" <gcleak@optusnet.com.au>]

The Rail Greaser Train is actually owned by Thiess Infraco, who provide
Track Maintenance for Bayside and all Inner Area Tracks.

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Graeme Cleak

James C. <james_ccj@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
> --
> Cheers
>
> Railway Rasputin
>
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