Re: Indian Pacific Lithgow

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Chris Stratton wrote:

> This is fine if you replace all the sleepers with steel but I was told
> they are only replacing every 6th or so sleeper south of Picton. This
> creates a very rough ride as the steel sleepers are hollow underneath
> and don't sit in the ballast the same as the concrete ones which are
> next to them.
> --
> Regards,
> Chris Stratton
> Wollongong, NSW, Australia

I was told that they were "Under Observation" or test to see how good they
are.

If the steel sleepers are laid and packed correctly there shouldn't be any
difference.

rgds