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Re: DSRM is ....
Michael wrote...
> Given the dire motive power shortage at the moment, has the DSRM
considered
> leasing a diesel, two or three, to a mainline operator, example Freight
> Australia? Given that there are two servicable diesels mentioned above,
and
> surely there must be more servicable diesels, it could be a good cash cow
> for DSRM.
This has been considered. We did not feel there was a sufficient benefit.
Some people who leased out their locos have now withdrawn from the market,
which seems to confirm our position. In addition, we are no longer connected
to the main line. Shifting main line locomotives by road is quite a task.
Trevor