Re: Victoria...it begins!

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

James Robinson (NOSPAM@ERIE.NET) wrote:
> As I understand it, the maximum axle load permitted in Victoria is 22
> metric tons, and that is only allowed with operating restrictions.  (I'm
> sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.) Comparing this to North
> American practice, where a "100 ton car" is very common, a fully laden
> "100 ton" wagon would have an axle load of about 36% more than that
> presently allowed in Victoria.  (29.9 metric tons vs 22 metric tons)
> That's a pretty big difference.

You could always use 3 axle bogies. :)

Cheers
David