Re: X class NSW shunters

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

Jack wrote:

> Peter and Susan Cokley wrote in message
> >> X104 and X117 were originally X204 and X217 but were
> >rebuilt some years back with alterations to the brakes
> >so shunters and other non mainline drivers could drive
> >them. [full details on these changes could be added by
> >those who know more]
>
> Yep.... they removed the automatic brake feature.... it was to save em fully
> training station staff in air brake equipment
>
> Cheers
> Jack

Last time I'll use SRA literature.    : )

rgds