Re: Would an NR be faster than an XPT???

[Bob <gioia@fastlink.com.au>]

David Bromage wrote:

> Bob (gioia@fastlink.com.au) wrote:
> >David Proctor wrote:
> >Simple answer. It all cost money and Freightcorps charges for loco hire
> >are outrageous. Then again would they want to supply the "enemy" with
> >anything more than they have to. Whats wrong with NR using two of their
> >81s. After all, they do have their
> >own.                                                Bob
>
> Would a C class be allowed on the Sydney - Lithgow line? As the 81s are in
> short supply, it would make more sense to use one of the idle Cs from
> Junee to pilot the NR up the hill. They're no worse off sitting idle in
> Lithgow (or Parkes) for most of the week, apart from two return trips to
> Sydney, than sitting idle in Junee all the time. A C might even perform
> better than an 81 up the mountain.
>
> Cheers
> David

  I suspect that loading gauge could be a problem with Cs on the west. Can
anyone confirm this? Also have the loading gauge problems with NRs on the
Indian been solved?
                                            Bob