Re: Pass Locos

[Graham D Baker <bakerss@ozdocs.net.au>]

 Because the 80 class has a ban on the No. 2 end leading, besides that there's no guarantee that an 80
would make it out and back with out failing.

Graham.
Maurie Daly wrote:

> 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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