Re: When does GSR start running the Overland?
Krel (krel4203@netconnect.com.au)
14 Oct 97 03:21:06 GMT
David Bromage <dbromage@metz.une.edu.au> wrote in article
<61ugpm$gpp$1@gruvel.une.edu.au>...
> Krel (krel4203@netconnect.com.au) wrote:
> >Glen Morrow <glen@werple.net.au> wrote in article
> ><61u7q8$50n$1@eplet.mira.net.au>...
> >> Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
> >> : Anyone have any details on the details of the handover from AN to
GSR.
> >> : Are the fares the same , and what will be the motive power.
> >> : Would be good to travel on the first privately run Overland.
> >>
> >> Hope it still runs nightly at both ends.
> >>
> >AFAIK November 1st is the date for the GSR takeover. Fares and timetable
> >stay for two years. Motive power and crewing is still under negotiation
but
> >I believe it boils down to V/Line Freight or NRC (with NR class locos).
>
> Either way they'll need a power van. A G would make more sense than an
NR.
Apparently GSR have a plentiful supply of power cars.
> However the usual consist could easily be handled by a third series X
> which could also work many sections at a higher speed than any of the
> 3000hp locos.
>
The only sections where an X is allowed a higher speed than a CLP or NR are
Tottenham to Brooklyn (50 km/h vs 40 km/h), Brooklyn to Newport (60 vs 40)
and Serviceton to Wolseley (110 vs 90). All are very short sections and
would not affect running times.
I guess its a matter of what locos are available.
--
Cheers Krel
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