Re: Melbourne, the BL capital of Australia

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

>>The plan is still to use a BL asap but getting two okay for the
>>Overdue is first priority. The GN hired T class will go, eventually.
>
>Are the BLs used on the Overland "single ended" as well?  Are they
>planning on converting the BLs to DOOM?
>
>And the Long Island BLs... how often do they need to go back to ADL
>for maintenance checks and servicing?  Do they work back on the OL?
>
Err - yes, they already are, they don't & not applicable (in that
order).

To elaborate a little All BLs are single ended (Green, Grey and Grey &
White). The done up ones are DOOM modified (DOO VC cycle; control of
all radios, offside wipers and heaters from drivers seat; CD/radio
fitted; mobile phone cradle fitted; interior refit - new seat and
paintjob). BG BLs are serviced by RTS; major work would probably go to
Adelaide so some gauge swapping may occur but not much (I think),
costs too much. Once bogie exchanged they would be okay for the
Overdue assuming the loco hasn't had a major failure (and assuming it
is not Wednesday or Saturday ;-).)

Cheers

Krel
>
>Regards
>
>Yuri
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