Re: Hunter Valley Happenings

["Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@NOSPAMbhp.com>]

The Maldon-Dombarton line was going to be 25kVAC electrified. The changeover
point at the Wollongong end was going to be on the flat at American Creek
which is between Coniston and Unanderra.
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Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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"Matthew Geier" <matthew@mail.usyd.edu.au> wrote in message
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> In article <8t5inm$e9d$1@pc1762.alcatel.com.au>,
>  <thebaron@nospam.ozemail.com.au> wrote:
> >Surely you would go for the compatability with the rest of the network.
> >
>
>  The sooner we start with a 'Real' electrification the better. The coal
> road is a good place to start...
>  Interoperablity isnt a major issue with modern power electronics. The
> 25kAC heavy haulers could work under 1500VDC, but probably at reduced
> power, the 'low voltage' DC overhead wouldn't be able to pour in the the
> power.