Re: How about some facts about the NR class?

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Krel (krel4203@netconnect.com.au) wrote:
> On Sun, 1 Nov 1998 17:23:13 +1100, "K & D" <coota99nee@tpgi.com.au>
> wrote:

> >There seems to be an opinion out there that NRC went overboard with the NR
> >order.
> >
> >Just out of interest.
> >
> >1. How many NRs are actually in use at any one time?
> Contract calls for 113. More are used on Fridays but a few less during
> the week. Very rare for trains to be delayed / cancelled due to "wait
> locos" nowadays.

And don't forget that at least one is permanently out of service.

But why do they need 113 in service? Every time you pass the NR servo in
Melbourne it's not unusual to see 10 or more sitting idle. You'd never see
that many 81s sitting idle at Dynon before NR.

Cheers
David