Re: 91 waggon coal train

["DJ NightShade" <DJ_NightShade@geocities.com>]

So just where about will this train run?



Bob <gioia@fastlink.com.au> wrote in article
<351BBC94.14FABF30@fastlink.com.au>...
> Just a few lines to tell of the 91 wagon trail that will start this
> Sunday. While this trial has been done previously under test conditions
> it will now be run as a regular train for the next 4 weeks. The train
> will be Unit 25 consisting of 91 PHCY wagons for a tare tonnage of
> 2093,gross mass when loaded of 10920 tonnes and total length 1483
> metres. The train is to be hauled only by 9005,9021 and 9026 in any
> combo with 9022 as a replacement should a substitute loco be required.
> the reason that only these locos are permitted is that they now have
> special software that enhances their performance and has increased their
> tractive effort. If the train should come to a stand at:
> 1) Ulan No4 tunnel
> 2) Ulan No3 tunnel
> 3) Singleton Bank at Km252 to 244
> 4) Whittingham Bank at Km231 to 225
> then assistance will be required to clear the section by using either an
> 81 ,82 or 90 class under the direction of Network Control. It will be
> interesting to see if this becomes the norm after the end of April.
> Bob
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