Re: V/Line "C" class

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Rod wrote:

> Chris Stratton wrote:
>
> > John Regan wrote in message <01be3927$73829cc0$LocalHost@default>...
> > >Can anyone let me know the physical diamentions of the V/Line "C" class, as
> > >well as how many are still in service.  I remember reading that they were
> > >all laid up.  Are they all runners or not.
>
> Might have some good news on the mighty C class!!
> I have it on good authority that NR are having thoughts about a rebuild program
> for at least some of the C's
> The idea is to return them to the mainline, and this goes agaist earlier
> postings that suggested that they might become a Super Pilot. We will know soon
> enough as the inspections have already been done and the Accountants are doing
> their bit now.
> Those of us that used to marvel at their reliability, if not their comfort, can
> only wonder if they are needed because from this observers point of reference
> the NR's are not very [reliable?]
> Rod

I wonder if we could get Goninan's or NRC admit just how many NRs are out of
traffic some days. From the grapevine I listen to quite a few.

As I've said before - my favourite numbers are 567, 645 and latterly 710.