> The Adelaide hills problem is not what can they pull up a hill but
> what can
> they hold stationary on a steep downgrade. NSWSRA allowed trains with
> 26L
> brake equipment or better to stand with the train brake applied,
> apparently
> AN insists that the loco alone must be able to hold the load.
>
> I understand that the addition of an extra brake cylinder on each
> bogie is
> being considered.
>
> --
> Cheers Krel
>
> "The Universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger
> than we
> can imagine" - Clarkes second law.
> Railway rules and regulations are the same.
In Queensland we also use mostly 26L on our clydes and the Loco's
(Independent or engine brake) hauling must be able to hold the train on
any grade they are on. On the coal field trains they also have special
wagons that have 'B' brakes (operated with the Locomotive Independent
brakes) to hold trains on grades.
Our brake engineer would have a fit at just depending on the train
brakes.
Cheers...
Catch you on the Footplate
Brian