Re: Overland cars for West Coast Rail

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

On Sat, 19 Dec 1998 13:32:45 +1000, steam4me@enternet.com.au (Yuri J
Sos) wrote:

>Notagunzel <notagunzel@hotmail.com> wrote, and I selectively quote:
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>>> > EL + Overland cars + EL in blue and white!  Only trouble is WCR don't
>>> > own the ELs.
>>> No no no.  Surely the ultimate push-pull train has an S on each end :)
>>What! Hang on... if R711 has a MU Plug on the back of the tender, surely
>>you could have an R on each end, MUing the back one from the front??????:-)
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>I suggested the ELs as I was trying to be practical.  S class wouldn't
>have the range or longevity and I'm sure WCR won't want to fiddle with
>the wheels/tyres yet again on R711 and R7xx when it comes to
>regauging: though at least it would give the New South Welshpersons
>more mainline steam to ogle at.
>
How about EL + cars + 38 ???
Realistically what about EL + XPT cars + XP powercar on trainsupply.
Most traction power coming from the EL with assistance from the XP.

Cheers

Krel
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>Yuri
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>I wonder how many readers will spot these last two lines


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