Re: When does GSR start running the Overland?

Krel (krel4203@netconnect.com.au)
14 Oct 97 07:02:35 GMT


> >> 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.
>
> The CLP also has the same restrictions as a C over some bridges.

AFAIK There are no speed restricted bridges on the Western line; the only
restriction that applies to CLP, C, and NR classes that does not apply to
other locos is a 15 km/h restriction when shunting onto the Hopetoun and
Murtoa lines at Dimboola and Murtoa.

An X
> would also cause less wear on the track at 115km/h than a CLP.
>
>
Would V/line Freight lease GSR a third series X when they need all they can
get to overcome the loco rostering inefficiencies brought about by the
great split ;-).

-- 
Cheers Krel


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