Re: Indian Pacific Lithgow

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

Krel 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.
> >
> >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.
> >
> But there is. They are Bl***y rough at 115 km/h. All Concrete rides
> the best of the lot (in NSW).
>
> Cheers
>
> Krel
>

Oh well,

Just give me 100% steel or wooden sleepers.
The concrete ones are a pain in the back. (especially if you fall on them) :-)

rgds