Re: Modern high speed steam to Mackay.

[David <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

Matthew Smith wrote:

> Well.....do we?  The answer must be "yes" because construction of a diesel
> powered tilt train is to commence in April next year. The new trains will
> travel between Brisbane and Cairns and will, of course, have sleeping
> accomodation (does this mean you fall out of bed every time you hit a left
> hander??!!). The manufacturer of this train is as yet unknown (at least to
> me and my boss, that is!). More details will be posted as it comes to hand.
>

Can't they build a hybrid - run off the overhead, then power up the diesel to
Cairns? After all the final traction is electric ! ( could ask this about all
DE's I suppose )

David Head