Re: 8001

Chris Stratton (stratton.chris.cp@bhp.com.au)
Mon, 6 Apr 1998 10:37:40 +1000

What about the Tahmoor - Port Kembla coal trains which have an 81 or 82 at
each end? Before Coalcliff mine closed they used 3 48s, 2 at one end and 1
at the other. I think some or all of the Metropolitan colliery trains used
locos at each end as well, to avoid having to run around at the mine.
When I saw 8001 last week the coupler at the bent end would have been a bit
lower than standard and not able to be used, I didn't notice if it actually
had one or not.
Regards,
--
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
stratton.chris.cp@bhp.com.au


David Bromage wrote in message <6g5fkb$s33$1@gruvel.une.edu.au>...
>tezza (tezza@atinet.com.au) wrote:
>>>Never heard of push-pull trains? If the trailing loco fails you are
>>>hauling a loco at the rear of the train.
>>
>>Same thing happens often on push-pull trains ie the brakes creep on and
>>have to be released. If the rear one fails, of course it's stuck there,
>>but still must be manned.
>
>The only regular workings in Australia where locomotives are propelling
>are V/Line Ps, the XPT and bulk mineral trains. The Ps and XPT were
>designed specifically for this and the mineral trains have locotrol.
>
>Obviously the 80s weren't designed with this in mind. It was stated that
>the 80 in question only had one coupler, otherwise it would have been dead
>attached behind the other locos.
>
>Cheers
>David