No, but neither did the CL before conversion to CLP. An "ELP" would still
be under 120t, consierably lighter than a CLP.
>A couple of spare powervans (to cover HEP failures) is a lot cheaper
>than a couple of spare locomotives!
>Yes, you've gotta lug around the extra weight of a van, but still you've
>lightened the loco (an important point, which will result in less
>restrictions), and the large luggage space in the van can be very
Agreed. WCR was very clever with the PCP vans, a similar concept to the
PHS. The PH vans were a good idea but a near miss. There is a lot of
wasted space and weight. The type of HEP unit used in an N or P put into a
CP van seems more logical.
There are still a few CP vans in storage around the state which could be
overhauled and converted. How much does a PCP weigh and how does this
compare with a PH? I know a PCO/PCJ is something like 62t, and a PHN or
HGM probably about the same.
Cheers
David