Re: Melburne to Darvin revisited

Geoff Lambert (G.Lambert@unsw.edu.au)
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 02:59:10 GMT

dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage) wrote:

>Tibor Weitzen (wtzn@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
>>2.3 The high noise emission of the turbo requires elaborated insulation
>>for the crew cab, if you do not care about noise pollution for roos or
>>dingos in midst of outback, have mercy to folks around terminus
>>stations, where the loco should pick up the heavy trains.

>Bear in mind Union Pacific's experimental 8000hp gas turbine which was so
>loud it could shatter nearby windows.

I think this one was pulverised-coal-fired, though whether that would
have an effect on noise.....?

Geoff Lambert

>Cheers
>David