Some NSW observations

John Armstrong (jarmstrong@freightcorp.com.au)
Fri, 17 Apr 1998 07:35:16 -0700

On 9/4, 1549 cotton container freight was worked by 8102.

8012, 8032 & 8050 were bank engines (coupled) on that day, however they
did not leave Werris Creek until 1530 hours.

You are correct - nearly the entire fleet of 422's are stored at Werris
Creek. (42201, 42204, 42206, 42208, 42209, 42211, 42212, 42213, 42214,
42215, 42216, 42217). 42203 & 42220 are on hire to Countrylink. 42207,
42218 & 42219 are being utilised between Orange & Dubbo and soon between
Orange & Parkes for satellite train radio & Train Order trials. 42210 is
on hire to NRC.

Of the stored 422's, only 5 are deemed as OK spares, and they need work
done to be servicable.

42216 is the best unit of the stored fleet.

I hope tis answers your queries regarding your posting.

John Armstrong
Train Operations Manager
FreightCorp