> 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.
That will not help. I have video of an NR sliding slowly downhill with all six
axles locked up. The locos are not heavy enough to hold the load on the grade.
-- David Johnson - Rail Services Authority trainman@ozemail.com.au trainman@railpage.org.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman