Re: BLs vs NRS

[arthur marsh <marsh@ties.itu.int>]

What's the maximum gradient on the Adelaide to Alice Springs section?

On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, David Bromage wrote:

> Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
> > Interesting article in Februarys RNV relating to the apparent saving of $200 K 
> > per annum , by running the Overland with BLs instead of NRs.
> > Anyone know whether this is true or not. (the saving that is)
> > If it is true , then one would have to ask the obvious question how long 
> > before we see the Ghan & IP hauled by BLs .
> 
> The IP and Ghan are considerably longer than the overland, so the 4000hp
> would be needed.
> 
> Cheers
> David
> 
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