Re: RTM and steam? In the same sentence?

["Chris" <chrisc@fl.net.au>]

I don't think the EPA will be impressed with an oil burning steam
locomotive. If they do go ahead and convert it expect it to be banned in
Sydney or any other large city or town. Weren't oil burners banned in some
areas of Sydney in the 50's and 60's?

Chris

"Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@NOSPAMbhp.com> wrote in message
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> "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>
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> > >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.
> --
> Regards,
> Chris Stratton
> Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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