Re: All EL class locos go into storage

David Bromage (dbromage@metz.une.edu.au)
24 Nov 1997 04:51:27 GMT

Chris Drymalik (gcoscpd@msgw.systems.sa.gov.au) wrote:
>All the operational EL class locomotives have been put into storage at
>Islington. Apparently they are due for a major overhaul and G&W is not
>interrested in buying them off the Federal Government for the amount
>being asked.
>
>I guess they are for sale to anyone how wants them.

I wonder if Goninan might buy them back and lease them by the hour. They
would be more suitable for hauling GSR passenger trains than NRs. For a
short time ebfore CLPs took over, The Ghan was allowed 125km/h when hauled
by an EL. Would also be suitable for the GSPE between Brisbane and Sydney.

Cheers
David