Re: was NSU55... now about NTs
Peter Homann (phomann@camtech.net.au)
Sat, 04 Apr 1998 23:37:32 +0930
Somewhere way back, Nic Doncaster wrote:
>I am surprised PRR crews prefer the NT.
>
>The main reason for the NT's being set aside at Port Lincoln was their
atrocious
>cab layout.
>
>Designed to be a "standard loco" (the design team labelled them as
"SAM",s a
>joint venture between Sulzer, Associated Electrical and Metro-Vic) the
cab area
>was relatively poorly laid out.
>
>The Crews atr plinkon had to squeeze themselves into the operators
seat, And
>cope with the brake and selector stands shaking violently when under
load.Not to
>mention numerous biomechanical hazards!
>
>Other than that, they were reknowned for thier pulling power and
reliabilty.
>
>Nic
Firstly, I would hardly call PRR loads heavy (<200tons). Therefore we
don't get the shaking around. Also, we aren't on the road for very
long, so the creature comforts aren't so much of an issue.
Besides, it apparent;y rides better than the NSU, and it is far better
for low speed "precision" work, such as sleeper dropping and ballasting.
Cheers and happy steaming to all for Easter,
Peter.