Re: Steepest train/tram line

[krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )]

On Sun, 06 Dec 1998 22:00:52 GMT, "JM" <johnmac@lisp.com.au> wrote:

>>Krel, I was just having a bit of fun, actually I agree with you entirely.
>I'm
>>reminded of Jim Selleto's famous reply during an investigation into why he
>>burnt the blocks down to the shoes on a C class. Jim came down without
>using
>>the dynamic, at the investigation he was asked why he didn't use the
>dynamic to
>>which he replied "A2's didn't have dynamics"
>>
>>What did make Ingliston a little different to the much steeper grades in
>NSW
>>was the crazy speed limits allowed down the hill.
>What are the speed limits on 1 in 48 in Vic?

130km/h for Sprinters (no dyno). 115km/h for passes. 65km/h for
Freights!!

It always seemed a bit of overkill to me.

Cheers

Krel

Just another eccentric crank.