Re: Is it viable ?

[Greg Rudd <grudd@mail.usyd.edu.au>]

Dave Proctor wrote:

> On Tue, 29 May 2001 20:18:07 +0800, "Marc Hunt" <tcpkl@po.jaring.my>
> wrote:
>
> >After all this talk, could a business venture inport, say 20 or so Brittish
> >MkIII coaches, lease or buy 4 or 5 ex-NR or FC 80 class Locos and make a
> >"go" of long or medium distane passenger travel ?
>
> Depends on where it is to and from. Anywhere in NSW would have to be
> viable, as UK Mk III's are far more comfortable than what Countrylink
>

That's what the XPT trailers are based on.  with the exception that the XPT cars
are constructed from fluted stainless steel and the MKIII are constructed from
conventional steel.  Both have the same bogies design underneath them with the
exception of the ABB cars.  Any difference in ride would be because of weight
and track with the MKIII being a heavier car and the track in the UK being a lot
smother than ours.

> has to offer (as long as it is GNER staff, and not Virgin staff
> manning it).
>
> Dave