Re: Queensland Rail Loco-Hauled Services

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"MattyQ" <matticue@corplink.com.au> wrote:


>Damian Clement wrote in message <7fser1$hlu$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk>...
>>Can anyone provide some info on loco-hauled services in Queensland?
>>
>>I would like to know which of these trains are loco-hauled and which are
>>multiple units, and of the loco-hauled services, what class of traction is
>>rostered and to/from which stations.


>Sunlander, Spirit of Tropics, Queenslander  -
>3900 class electric loco to Rockhampton thence diesel (usually 2800 class)
>beyond Rocky.

>Spirit of Outback  -
>3900 to Emerald, thence diesel (usually 2400/1720 combo) beyond Emerald.

>Westlander  -
>2100 or 2400 diesel.

>Inlander  -
>Not sure exactly but likely to be 2800. Mr. Georgee may wish to clarify.

  2800 class :-)  

>Spirit of Capricorn  -
>Electric Tilt train except Saturday northbound and Sunday southbound which
>are electric ICE units.

>Gulflander  -
>RM93 and ex NSW sitting car gauge converted. (Mr. Georgee, please confirm)

  Cant say :-(
>Savannahlander  -
>2 x 2000 class railmotors

>Kuranda scenic tour train  -
>Usually 1720 class diesel but has been known to use steam from time to time.

>>Also if there are any other loco-hauled services which I havent listed
>>please tell me.

>Great South Pacific Express
>NR class Sydney - Brisbane
>3900 class Brisbane - Rockhampton
>2800 class Rocky - Cairns
>2 x 1720 class Cairns - Kuranda (unless the track has been strengthened).
 
  The GSPE came thtough last night from Cairns with 2213. Not sure if
it was changed in TVL