Re: Push-Pull Trains [was English Railway Accident]

[Mark Creely <mcreely@pnc.com.au>]

Here's some thoughts that may shed some light on the topic.

Push/Pull - Usually 2 Locos, 1 at each end of train(like FC's Port Link train 2
x 48 class). This saves reversing locos etc when the train gets to its
destination.

The XPT I think would be actually classified as a DMU(diesel multiple unit),
like an electric train is actually classified as an EMU. This would also apply
to Endeavours, Explorers etc.

I could be wrong, but it is how I would describe them.

Hope this helps

Regards Mark

Geoff Lillico wrote:

> 3801 Limited always called its trains with a loco at each end Top and Tail.
> To the best of my knowledge they were described that way in the STNs.
>
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> Geoff Lillico
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> > > "keith malcolm" <kmalcolm@tpg.com.au> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Actually the problem is the misinterpretation of terms. In Australia a
> > push
> > > > pull train is one with a loco at both ends, like out XPTs
> > >
> > > That's not push-pull in Australia either, its a train with a loco at
> > > both ends.
> > >
> >
> > It is according to the NSW rules and regulations, can't remember the SWU
> or
> > the Circular amending the SWU, but it's titled something like "operation
> of
> > push pull trains".
> >
> > Dave Malcolm
> >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill Bolton
> > > Sydney, Australia
> >
> >