Re: 81s back up the coast

[Eben Levy <ebenlevy@klever.net.au>]

I photographed NR/NR/8046 on a down NR freight on wenseday 17/12, I am not
sure of the train number but it was a brisbane bound train.

Bob wrote:

> On friday 19/12 I saw a National rail train heading north through Hexam
> with an 81 as second unit. There have been stories around for a few
> weeks about a fairly large number of NRs out of service. I have heard
> that as many as 15 units may be out of service at the present time. One
> reason could be that the entire fleet are having engine rebuilds after a
> world wide recall on pistons by GE. Also there have been as many as 5
> units at Broadmeadow (Gonninans) awaiting collision or accident repairs.
> Have any 80s made a comeback yet? Also does anyone know if NRC have use
> of 422 class anymore?
>                                           Bob



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Bye for now,
Eben


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