Re: Pass Locos

[mauried@commslab.gov.au (Maurie Daly)]

In article <34B76D97.7F06EABE@ozdocs.net.au> Graham D Baker <bakerss@ozdocs.net.au> writes:
>Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 23:46:16 +1100
>From: Graham D Baker <bakerss@ozdocs.net.au>
>Subject: Re: Pass Locos

> Presumably, because the 81 class has a 6600 ltr fuel tank and can make to Broken Hill without
>the need for refuelling.

>Also the 81 class  has cab air conditioning and a fridge.

>Essentials on the Main West don't you think.

> Also the 82 class are not permitted to run pass's because of a problem where the diaphram on the
>pass cars may uncouple the auto.


Fuel wouldnt be a problem with the light load , but the airconditioning 
missing wouldnt help.
However another option would be for Countrylink to hire just 1 80 class and 
use it instead.
80s are airconditioned , can run at full speed to both Griffith & Broken 
Hill,and are now surplus to Freightcorps requirements.
If they were considered not reliable , you could get 2 and run them both ,in 
case one failed.

cheers
MD

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Maurie Daly
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mauried@commslab.gov.au
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