Craig Haber (albatross@harnessnet.com.au) wrote:
>David Bromage wrote:
>> 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.
>
>According to the MTP, a CP is 27t, a PCP is 31t.
>
>BTW, why were the PCJ's classified PCO in the past? Were they not built
>at the same time as the other 'J' classified vehicles?
They were originally PCO, the powered version of the CO van (O meaning
Overland, I assume). When AN bought out the PTC's equity in the joint
stock cars, V/Line took two PCOs and a club car (which became Victoria) as
part payment. I think there were some modifications made to the PCO when
they were reclassed PCJ.
Cheers
David