Re: 91 waggon coal train

[Bob <gioia@fastlink.com.au>]

DJ NightShade wrote:

> So just where about will this train run?
>

Port Waratah or Kooragang Island to Ulan and return.Bob

> 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
> >
> >