Re: SCT Traffic

[Tell <just@hate.spammers.com>]

Right on Maurie.

In-line fueling was I believe a US railroad initiative
(where else) and given an initial trial by Australian
National in 1988 with CL's 6 & 12 into Alice Springs
and their western route later.

Road Trains in the NT have been carrying "belly tanks"
under some of their trailers for many years, one of
many reasons why roadrailer never took off up here.
  
My guess is, many truckies have been doing the same
into Victoria for years, I bet the temporary labor
government down there has not figured that one yet.!

....Tell
  


mauried@tpg.com.au (Maurie Daly) wrote:
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> If this is true ,it demonstrates again the total absurdity of having
> State Governments involved in the regulation of Railways.
> Why would in -line re fuelling be dangerous just in the State of
> Victoria.
> Its either dangerous everywhere or it isnt.
> 
> And just exactly what is the risk?
> That the diesel fuel might leak whilst it being pumped between the
> tanker and the loco.?
> 
> The Victorian of Transport doesnt give a stuff when semis loaded with
> fuel overturn and dump their load all over the Hume Highway.
> Just another example of State based anti rail regulation.
> The sooner State Govts get out of rail altogether ,the more hope 
> the Australian Rail industry has, and it needs all the help it can
> get.
> 
> MD
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