Re: NR profile train in NSW

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Bevan Wall wrote:

> According to STN 671 - 98, an NRC loco will be hauling a profile test
> train mainly during daylight in the following areas:
>
> Monday 20/07/98: Morandoo - Ulan - Gulgong.
> Tuesday 21/07/98: Gulgong - Merrygoen - Dubbo - Parkes.
> Wednesday 22/07/98: Parkes - Dubbo - Binnaway - Werris Creek.
> Thursday 23/07/98: Werris Creek - Narrabri - Moree - Werris Creek.
> Friday 24/07/98: Werris Creek - Morandoo.
>
> I assume that this will be the first working of an NR class loco
> through some of these areas, so I hope someone can shoot some good
> photos and video of the train. I can't because I will be back at work.

Don't bet on it!   If it is a profile train for the locos, then it would be
another loco class hauling a wagon with feeler gauges around.  That way it is a
little cheaper if something is out of gauge.

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David Johnson
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