Re: NR at Spencer St

David Bromage (dbromage@metz.une.edu.au)
2 Oct 1997 02:13:09 GMT

Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
>I wonder how they will overcome the power problem , no HEP in NRS.
>Are there enuf PHNs left in operating condition to handle all the trains?.

CR built (I think) nine HGM power cars. There should only be about 5 in
use at the moment. Where are the others?

>Would make more sense to buy or hire the CLPs off whoever now owns them ,
>I presume G & W.

But that would be too logical. :)

I still maintain the EL class are the best suited to passenger workings.
Weighing in at only 114t, the Ghan was allowed 125km/h when hauled by an
EL. Then AN decides to convert the old and heavy CL class.

Cheers
David