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Re: Emu Bay Railway
David & Julie Donald wrote:
>
> Hi, guys.
>
> As an additional thought in regard to operations on the EBR, I think you will
> find that they still operate under vacuum brakes, whereas Tasrail (when under
> the AN banner) converted most of the rolling stock to Westinghouse. This
> activity started in earnest when the 830's were sent to Tasmania, along with
> redundant mainland rolling stock. I think that you will find that there is
> virtually no vacuum braked stock left on the Tasrail system.
> >From my recollection, Tasrail rolling stock did operate on the EBR from time to
> time, but it tended to go either with either through pipes, or non-braked.
>
> Some locals might have more information on this aspect of operations.
> --
>
> Regards
>
> David Donald
> Springwood, NSW
>
> dsjmd@hermes.net.au
It has been confirmed that they still operate. Now would they be owned
by ATN and considered part of their fleet?
Thanks
Brad Peadon