Re: NSW Rail scene, Info required please.

Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au)
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 11:46:41 GMT

In article <33E487E6.55AC89EC@ozemail.com.au> David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> writes:
>From: David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>
>Subject: Re: NSW Rail scene, Info required please.
>Date: Sun, 03 Aug 1997 23:30:14 +1000

>BRAD PEADON wrote:

>> know the truth behind this.I also wonder if the C could run over all BHP
>> lines with its weight.

>I don't think the axle load on a C class would be a problem to BHP.

The Cs arnt that heavy really, they were when initially purchased but not now.
Here are some comparative weights
C 134 tonnes
NR 132 tonnes
CLP 132 tonnes
82 132 tonnes
90 165 tonnes
81 127 tonnes
80 121 tonnes

CLPs are allowed 115 km/h on 47 kg rail ,(I presume 82s are as well.)
Id be amazed if BHP had lighter rail than this anywhere.

cheers
MD

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Maurie Daly
Department of Communications Lab.
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