Re: 42202 or 42220? (Was GNR GM's)

[festy@terrigal.net.au]

> > Anyone know the status of the 422's in NSW?  Last I read was that they
> > were to lose their wheels/bogies to go into 81's, that's fine, if
> > they've got some life left in them (ie, some kms before overhaul) then
> > buy 'em up and put 'em on BG bogies.  Should be readily convertable to
> > DOO, and have similar flexibility to X class, then release G's for SG
> > work......
>
> All but 42220 and 42203 are stored at Werris creek. Yes, I have also heard
that
> the traction motors are to be placed in spare for the 81's.
>
> Most of the 422s are worn out, lending them to NRC didn't do them anygood.
>
> --
> Bye for now,
>
> Eben
>
> http://www.ozemail.com.au/~tkid/
>
> And one ring to rule ... err ... moderate them all!
>
>

  Another addition to this 42210. I beleive it is still with NRC, acting as
the shunter at Port Kembla. It visited Newcastle about 3 weeks ago. Anyone
else have details on this unit ?? -- Visit the Motive Power Web site :
http://members.tripod.com/~Stuart_E/Motive_Power.html

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