Re: How fast is XPT?

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Chris Stratton wrote:

I don't see how having more powerful engines will decrease the journey time

> without improving the track and increasing the speed limits. It may cut a
> few seconds from the time it takes to accelerate after each stop but this
> would have little effect overall.
> --
> Regards,
> Chris Stratton
> Wollongong, NSW, Australia
> stratton.chris.cp@bhp.com.au

I agree with Chris.
A few months back i went up front with the driver on a day light run to Taree.
The line was a cow track, at least the cows thought so, we had to remove 5.
Straight tracks not more power.

rgds