Re: new XPT cars order

[Rob Kearey <r.kearey@mailbox.uq.edu.au>]

Dave Proctor wrote:

> >> Why not, they are for hire and could relieve the XPT
> >> power cars for some TLC in the shops, only problem I
> >> see, they do not look Countrylink, this would not
> >> bother the public or most aus.rail readers, but the
> >> C-link image boys might be worried.

> >XPT cars use a wyrde form of power supply which the EL's would be unable
> >to produce. So that's pretty much it for that argument.

> Why?

Like I say, the strange variable-frequency XPT power supply. Am I
missing something here?

> They will have to operate with a PHA van anyway, since 81 calss cannot
> provide head end power. Why would this be any different with an EL?

If they're using Sane Power, then will they be compatible with the rest
of the fleet?

> Dave

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