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Re: National Rail Workings Gs & BLs
Paul Parsons wrote:
> Bob <gioia@fastlink.com.au> wrote:
>
> >I don't believe that freightcorp have any spare 81 class units. NRC however may
> >have spare 81s if they ever get the NRs running reliably. Maybe they should
> >consider a lease of the Silverton 442s for V/Line freight and the odd 80 Class
> >with its cotton wool unwrapped and reoiled. Also there could be ELs on offer .
> >Bob
> Do you think that there could could be some 82's spare to supliment
> the loss of the 81's and bring what 85/86 class back into use?
>
> Regards...
>
> Parso
No not at all. It would seem that unless more new locos are ordered (4000hp) then
the 82 class will probably all end up being Coal road locos. It is either 81s or 81s
and with the 81s based at Lithgow and 82s based at Kooragang (Newcastle) which do
you think it will be?
Bob