Re: NR Push Pull Diesels

["Russell Norton" <russelln@primus.com.au>]

PETer and susAN Cokley wrote in message ...
>I read where National Rail are using NR class locos in Push-Pull operation
>for their Hunter Valley [NSW] coal traffic.
>
>Is the rear loco crewed?
>
>What is the **economic** advantage of push pull with crew in both loco?  I
>know the **engineering** advantage of extra locos scattered through the
>wagon consist such as QR coal trains with remote radio controlled locos mid
>train?
>
>Cheers
>Peter


Both loco's are crewed, as they are not (yet) remote controlled.

The advantage is that when the train needs to reverse direction, due to
operational requirements, it can be done without having to cut the engines
off, stabling the train, and run around it.

Regards,
Russ..