Re: V/Line Pass Locomotives

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

>>> The obvious question here is why do VLF need locos with HEP?
>
>>You might well ask what ASR are doing with CLP's.
>
>Well when ASR initially bought AN , the CLPs were hauling the Overland plus 
>the IP and the Ghan , so the HEP was needed.
>Also there wasnt a choice, ASR got the locos that NR didnt want , or were not 
>offered.
>The Ps were initially bought with HEP ,specifically for hauling Vline pass 
>trains that needed HEP.
>It would seem to me more logical to give all the Ps to VLP , and give some of 
>the As, which dont have HEP , and therefore need power cars to VLF.
>
P class = 100 km/h, 1000hp.
A class = 115km/h, 2500hp.

A P couldn't maintain an A class timetable. 
 I would not be surprised (dissapointed but not surprised) if VLPs
owners decide to get rid of both the 8 P class and the 4 A class asap.
12 two person locos in a fleet that has 25 one person locos and 21 one
person railmotors seems to mean that they will always be oddballs (or
is that me?).

I guess you could just about DOO a P (short end only) but the A will
two person forever methinks. 

I suppose it will edpend on whether VLPs owners run a bare minimum
service or seek some expansion (perish the thought).

Cheers

Krel

Just another eccentric crank.