Re: 4204 too heavy

["Chris" <chrisc@fl.net.au>]

By how much do they subsidise the museum operation? It couldn't be much as
the LVR have only one going steam loco, plus at least 2 (32 and 30) in
various stages of dismemberment . Or does the money go on "heritage"
diesels?

Chris



"Ian Larcher" <metalastic@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> The LVR have been looking at this problem- even if only enough fuel was
> taken to get it to Blayney, where it could be refuelled it would still be
> just over the allowable 19 tonne axle weight imposed on the section. I
> suppose it could be done by also limiting the amount of sand, cooling
water
> & lube oil, with these being refreshed at Blayney, if we really wanted to
> but frankly this would be a major pain in the butt.
>
> I think more interestingly a severe speed limit is still imposed on our
42ft
> Railmotors as say a 44 class. 6 tonne axle load against 18 for the 44 yet
> the same speed applies. Somewhere deep in the bowels of RAC & RSA someone
> dreamt it up.
>
> One final point the 42 class will NOT be working for LVRF or any other
> operator- It is purely & simply a museum engine. It was used to help clear
> the aftermath of the Bendick Murrill derailment as it was the nearest
engine
> available to assist in reopening of the line. Quite frankly, we the
members
> who maintain it don't want the guts pulled out of it in quest of the
> almighty dollar. The 47's are a different story, being specifically
> purchased as freight engines in order to subsidise the heritage operation.
>
>
> "David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
> FDSx5.11$Jt5.3317@news0.optus.net.au">news:FDSx5.11$Jt5.3317@news0.optus.net.au...
> > As has been mentioned elsewhere in this newsgroup, LVR's 4204 has been
> > deemed too heavy for use on Cowra line and is effectively confined to
> > Cowra yard. Is is possible to lighten the load sufficiently to get it to
> > Blayney, and ultimately Sydney? Could be useful in assisting the GMs,
> > given the increasing loads.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David
>
>