>David_Arblaster@nospam.dse.vic.gov.au (David A.) wrote:
>>Another idea would be to use 'classic' diesel power, or even get a
>>carriage or two attached to a regular frieght train hauled by classic
>>diesels - Back to back Cs, BL/700 combo, or even a pair of S class.
>>Might work out cheaper than using steam.
>>David A.
>How about GM's 1 & 3 back to back.!
Since the Melb - Adelaide line is in reality a new line , there is no
historical basis on which to run a diesel hauled train .
The reasons given by all the previous posts for not running steam are all
valid.
If we accept that it could be viable to run a diesel hauled pass, with vintage
diesels,then how about using diesels that have never run between Melb and
Adelaide ,either on BG or SG.
Can anyone comment on whether a B class has ever gotten to Adelaide.
If so , a good combination totally foreign to the line would be a 421 + 43 or
if the 421 is to close to an S ,how about a 43 plus a BHP K class.
Getting a Westrail L class would be a bit too hard.
cheers
MD