Re: End of Train Devices

[krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )]

>>>
>>a) the train was operated by NRC for QR.
>>b) what was illegal about it?
>>
>a) The GSPE is hauled by NRC under a "Hook & Pull" contract. They do not
>operate the train.
>
AIUI NRC are responsible for the end of train device ( as for
Overland, etc).

>b) A BOG is NOT an authorised indication for the end of a passenger train in
>NSW.
>
I will never understand why NSW made a big deal about BOGs (ETMs) on
passenger trains. If they prove the end of a freight train why
wouldn't they prove the end of a passenger train? An SBU is even
better; It transmits battery status and rear brake pressure to the
loco and is able to dump the air at the flick of a switch. The
flashing light from an SBU is generally better than a standard BOG.
SBUs are used in Victoria on the rear of the Overland and the Ghan.

Cheers

Krel

Just another eccentric crank.