Re: was NSU55... now about NTs

[nldoncas@cobweb.com.au (Nic Doncaster)]

Peter Homann <phomann@camtech.net.au> writes:

> 
> There is no restriction on NSU52 operating on any area of the running
> line (Quorn to Woolshed Flat).
> (In other words, it has not been restricted to yard duties).
> NT76 is preferred by many crews, as it rides a bit better, and is
> slightly nicer on the controls for operations such as sleeper, rail and
> ballast dropping.
> Cheers,
> 
> Peter.
> 
I am surprised PRR crews prefer the NT.

The main reason for the NT's being set aside at Port Lincoln was their atrocious 
cab layout.

Designed to be a "standard loco" (the design team labelled them as "SAM",s a 
joint venture between Sulzer, Associated Electrical and Metro-Vic) the cab area 
was relatively poorly laid out.

The Crews atr plinkon had to squeeze themselves into the operators seat, And 
cope with the brake and selector stands shaking violently when under load.Not to 
mention numerous biomechanical hazards!

Other than that, they were reknowned for thier pulling power and reliabilty.

Nic