Re: NRCs Coal Contract in the Hunter

[Tim Arnot <timarnot@fastlink.com.au>]

Yuri J Sos wrote:
> 
> 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.

So does that Freightcorp train.

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Timothy Arnot

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