Re: New steam locomotives for India

[Greg Triplett <triplett@hotkey.net.au>]

Hi Folks,

Be surprised if the Indian Government placed an order with a
vendor in China. They're not the best of friends.

Regards

GT

Chris wrote:
> 
> There aren't many manufacturers of new narrow gauge steam locomotives who
> can deliver quickly except the Swiss and Chinese so I wonder if they will
> bid. SLM have experience in rack locos.
> 
> Chris
> 
> "Bob" <alco@one.net.au> wrote in message
> 39C484AA.F95787E7@one.net.au">news:39C484AA.F95787E7@one.net.au...
> > Read about it at:
> > http://www.indianrailway.com/railway/purchase/pur.html
> > Tender GP192 for 3 new locomotives Oil Fired Steam (610 mm Gauge)
> > for Darjeeling Himalayan Section.
> > Tender GP193 fir 4 new locomotives Oil Fired Rack and Adhesion Steam
> > Locomotives
> > (1000 mm Gauge) for Nilgiri Mountain Railways.
> > Cheers
> > Bob
> >
> >