Re: NRCs Coal Contract in the Hunter

[steam4me@enternet.com.au (Yuri J Sos)]

markbau1@aol.comQQQQyuk (MarkBau1) wrote, and I selectively quote:

>Also in relation to Freightcorps Leigh Creek contract , the coal 
>trains are  expected to be up to 168 wagons of 100 tonnes gross each , 
>hauled by 3 X 81 ass.
>
>I hope these wagons get the full Westinghouse freight brake equipment with the
>quick release feature, otherwise these trains would be a royal pain in the ass
>to run.

FWIW, the late ASR train had a compressor car as the last car on the
train - looked like half a tractor with big tanks beside it.


Regards

Yuri
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