Re: 86 class withdrawal

[dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage)]

Matthew Geier (matthew@mail.usyd.edu.au) wrote:
>David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> writes:
>
>>DJ NightShade wrote:
>
>>> I was wondering if the entire fleed of 86's are to be withdrawn, and for
>>> what reasons.
>
>>Yes.
>
>>2)  RAC want to make FreightCorp pay a much higher rate for the use of
>>electricity, making electric Locos more expensive to run than diesels.
>
> Ahh the wonders of 'transparent' accounting. A loco fleet that pretty
>well will never wear out ( if treated properly) that use a cheaper
>untaxed energy suppy are dumped in favour of locomotives that need more
>maintence and use a dwindling and taxed enerygy source.

I've sent a summary of the points raised here to letters@smh.com.au
Anybody want to write to the Telegraph?

Cheers
David