Re: QR 2172E loco

[petan@NOSPAMion.com.au (PETer and susAN)]

 Hi Matt,

Your response makes sense,  especially as 2172E was in the traditional blue /gold instead of the
Bronce colours.

Another aspect of this sighting was the load; fuel tankers. In view of the other thread about
"declining  oil traffic", it seems the QR is prepared to haul oil tankers. 

A similar story with QR stock trains which others have given away.  

Cheers
Peter Cokley


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>Hi Peter. If it is the loco I am thinking of, it is an illusion (for want of
>a better word).  The loco used to be 2172D then had the extra fuel tank put
>on for the 'F' modification. When this was done, the 'D' was painted over
>and the 'F' painted on in its place. Due to wear and tear, some of the blue
>paint covering the lower part of the 'D' has worn away. Combined with the
>existing 'F', it looks very much like an 'E' from a short distance. A closer
>look will reveal the truth. It had me scratching my head for a while too.
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>Matt Smith
>Brisbane, QLD.
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