Re: Pinching locomotives.

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

On Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:01:33 GMT, mauried@commslab.gov.au (Maurie
Daly) wrote:

>This is not an abnormal occurrance , but I wondered if anyone knows how it 
>formally works.
>One of the locos on BM5 , NR5 or 11 failed on the up side of Yass Junction 
>tonite and a replacement loco was obtained from a following Freightcorp 
>wheatie, (9324)  I am guessing an 81 as I couldnt hear all of the conversation 
>too well.

NR 11 on BM4 replaced by 8161.

>This train normally has 2 X 81s as its an empty going to Coota.
>The dead NR was / is stored in the siding at Yass.
>How does this sort of thing work.
>Is there some agreement between NRC and Freightcorp to allow loco swaps
>at short notice

Yes.

>I know it doesnt work in reverse as freightcorp crews arnt allowed to drive 
>NRs.
>Do NRC have to pay Freightcorp for the use of their locos in 
>these circumstances?
>
Yes plus a premium. In this sort of situation it is a sellers market.
Cheers

Krel

Steamfreight 99 at Victorian Goldfields Railway - July 17-18 1999.

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