Re: [QLD] 2800 Locos

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

"Douglas O'Neill" <dioneill75@one.net.au> wrote in message
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> Hi All
>
> Normally, the Sunlander and Queenslander services use a 28xx loco between
> Rockhampton-Cairns and vice versa.
>
> Lately, however, I have noticed that these trains are using either 22xx
> locos or rebuilt 21xx locos.  I also noticed the Inlander service at the
> Townsville station one evening (for service to Mt Isa).  This service
> normally uses a 28xx loco, but it also has a 21xx loco on the front.
>
> In both cases, 28xx locos are being used for freight work.  Is there any
> reason as to why this is happening?  Feedback would be appreciated.

Increased loading on freight services requiring more powerful locos? (Just a
theory).

Dave