>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
Makes you wonder just how many more locos are going into storage.
The ELS are barely 6 years old.
With the Cs already in storage this must make about 25 locos excess to
requirements.
How many more?
Maybe after Xmas when the Japanese stop buying coal from Australia well see
the 90s going into storage as well.
cheers
MD