> David Bromage wrote in message <6h4m21$dj5$6@gruvel.une.edu.au>...
>
> >I'm amazed that there are so many 48s running as assisting units
> between
> >Werris Creek and Broadmeadow. While I can understand Werris Creek
> needing
> >some 48s for the branch lines, I can see no reason they need so many
> >running south when almost the entire fleet of 422s is in storage around
> >the WC turntable. Quad 48s on wheat trains in the Upper Hunter is just
> >silly.
>
> The PTU cab committees gave FreightCorp an ultimatum to update the 422's
> or get rid of them. They refused to spend any money on the 422's but
> said they'll spend money on the 48's.
This is typical of the illogical decision that Freightcorp managenent
makes. They had started upgrading 42202 and were to aircondition the cabs
but this project was stopped. An upgraded 422 would be far more usefull as a
pickup - trip train loco than two 48s are.
Bob