>Maurie Daly wrote:
>> Which brings up the next question.
>> Whats the normal consist / load of the IP ex Sydney.
>> I am trying to figure out whether 1 X NR is enuf for the 3% Blue Mts grades.
>> Bearing in mind that the IP will now have to include a HGM/ PHN power car .
>> It will be close.
>At this time of year, the standard consist is about 26 carriages. Apparently NRs have not used the
>Blue Mountains yet. A lot of people believe it will be a single NR from Adelaide to Parkes and then
>two 81s into Sydney. I guess we'll find out on Monday.
Yes, 26 cars is well beyond the load for 1 X NR thru the hills.
I gather NR are still leasing 81s from freightcorp ,or are freightcorp
providing the locos & crew for the Parkes ==> Sydney leg.
What normally hauls PS6/SP5 when it runs via Lithgow?
MD
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Maurie Daly
Department of Communications Lab.
Canberra
Australia
mauried@commslab.gov.au
ph 6 2791331
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