[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: Ignore the retard (Was: new groop)
David Johnson wrote:
>
> Michael wrote:
>
> > >> I didn't know the Ghan was to be hauled by the A10.
> > >
> > >... with R711 has the helper loco of course.
> >
> > Rumour has it that K190, now painted in hot pink will be assisting and not
> > R711.
>
> Not true. They need the MU facilities of the R class to reduce crew costs.
>
During its overhaul, K190 will be turned into a "Super K" with PBC dust
firing, a diesel control stand and will be capable of 160km/h.
--
- James Brook -
----------------------------------------------------------------
e-mail:
mailto:ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au
Victorian Railfan Web Site:
http://www.railpage.org.au/vr/
----------------------------------------------------------------