Re: Future for QR Tin sets

["Matthew Smith" <matticue@corplink.com.au>]

Graham Watkins wrote in message <01be29b4$bb97ea60$948919cb@default>...
>Diesels would be unlikely on the Rosewood trains as there are no run round
>facilities at Rosewood. Either a DEL would be required each end or the
>trains would have to run to Grandchester to run round. QR very cleverly
>built both crossovers at the Brisbane end of Rosewood. Rail motors may be
>more likely. There are at least 5 x 2000 class rail motors in service now
>including one centre unit. I understand that these are intended for use
>during isolations as that many are not needed for the Yeerongpilly-Corinda
>shuttles.
>
>

As a matter of fact, I am programming a 3 car railmotor to do the Rosewood
shuttle. If I had to use an SX set, it would be a simple case of diesels
each end. By the way, there is a ban on using 1720 class diesels on suburban
trains.

Regards

Matt Smith
Brisbane, Queensland
matticue@corplink.com.au

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