> 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.