>Craig Haber (albatross@harnessnet.com.au) wrote:
>>heard today that 100 articulated (ie, 50 2-car units) have been ordered
>>for V/Line pass. Can anyone verify this? I know it has been discussed
>>in this newsgroup before today.
>I know that Goninan had designed a 2-car articulated Sprinter. Back when
>the original 22 were ordered there was talk of increasing the number to
>40, the extras being articulated. Part of one car was to have some first
>class and a small buffet.
All-in-all, if the rumour is true and I hope it is, it seems as though
V-Line are putting a bit more faith in country rail services.
I don't think anyone will miss the demise of the H-sets it's just that
it will be a shame that the P-class locos may also go with it, but
somehow, I don't think these locos will disappear just yet. Short-Line
haulage is just starting up here so there might be a good opportunity
to gain a bargain for a budding company so inclined.
Now, if I only had $20K or so to spare.......
Les Brown.