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Re: Train & Engine Sighting [NSW]
They were also designated 'DA' when the first ones were originally
converted, instead of 'PL'.
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J. Boles
Sydney, Australia
jaboles AT crosswinds DOT net
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"Anthony Katon" <askaton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "David Johnson" <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> fgvdgt8slsre73cpjunqkal1pgaq6vid3m@4ax.com">news:fgvdgt8slsre73cpjunqkal1pgaq6vid3m@4ax.com...
> > On Sat, 19 May 2001 22:06:41 GMT, malexand2@fastlink.com.au wrote:
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >Yesterday (Sat 19/05) I was travelling through Minto (on a pass
train)and
> > >noticed an interesting train located on a new industrial siding just
> south of
> > >Minto Station (siding is on the Down).
> > >
> > >The wagons looked to be empty container flats, and there was a
locomotive
> > >coupled to each end.
> > >
> > >The locos were in the blue Frieght Corp scheme, with Freight Corp logo.
> Both
> > >locos were identical, and numbered PL-1 and PL-6. I'm just guessing,
but
> they
> > >looked like modified 45 or 48 style, with the short ends cut down
> allowing a
> > >full "across the cab" car style windscreen.
> > >
> > >Can anyone help with any futher info on these locos?
> >
> > They are PL class locos which are modified 48 classes.
> >
> > From Information pilfered from a post by Chris Walters in Ausloco:
> > (set font to non-Comic-Sans-MS)
> >
> > Loco # Builders # In Service PL #
> > 4848 G-3387-03 17.07.1964 PL1
> > 4856 G-3387-11 12.10.1964 PL7
> > 4867 G-3387-22 19.01.1965 PL6
> > 4868 G-3387-23 28.01.1965 PL4
> > 4870 G-3387-25 22.02.1965 PL3
> > 4871 G-3387-26 25.02.1965 PL2
> > 4881 G-3387-36 19.07.1965 PL5
> >
> > or sorted by PL:
> >
> > Loco # Builders # In Service PL #
> > 4848 G-3387-03 17.07.1964 PL1
> > 4871 G-3387-26 25.02.1965 PL2
> > 4870 G-3387-25 22.02.1965 PL3
> > 4868 G-3387-23 28.01.1965 PL4
> > 4881 G-3387-36 19.07.1965 PL5
> > 4867 G-3387-22 19.01.1965 PL6
> > 4856 G-3387-11 12.10.1964 PL7
> >
> > If memory serves me correctly, they are operated in Radio-MU. They
> > are also equipped with a Spring parking brake.
> >
> > Corrections welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > David Johnson
> > trainman@ozemail.com.au
> > http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
> > ------------------------------------
> > These comments are made in a private
> > capacity and do not represent the
> > official view of State Rail.
> > C.O.W.S. Page 11.
>
> The one error in your posting was that the PL locos have a spring parking
> brake, they actually have an electric parking brake
>
>
> Anthony Katon
>
>