Re: Ignore the retard (Was: new groop)

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

"James Brook" <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> 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.

So it will have to run at reduced speed on the Blue Mountains line, which is
to be upgraded to 350km/h capability?

Dave