Re: RTM and steam? In the same sentence?

["Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@NOSPAMbhp.com>]

"Matthew Geier" <matthew@mail.usyd.edu.au> wrote in message
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> In article <98n5vh$42l$1@news.netmar.com>,  <patrick@trafficgiant.net>
wrote:
> >Isnt 3526 being restored and converted to oil?
> >
> >http://www.staterail.nsw.gov.au/heritage/Forms/3526.htm for more
> >info
> >
>
>  I belive the idea of converting to burn oil (diesel fuel ?) is to
increase
> its range - then coal does not need to be organised when it runs long
trips,
> it can be refueled at any local depot or from a road tanker.
>
>  The conversion if done, is required to be done in a non-invasive manner,
> the oil burner able to be easly removed and the locomotive restored to
> its 'proper state' if needed. Presumably when its boiler expires, the
> oil gear is removed and the locomotive is more or less 'historicaly
> accurate' as a static exhibit.
>
Another reason is that there will be no ash to be removed as dumping ash
around the place is frowned upon by the EPA.
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Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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