Re: New stuff on Hitachi's

["Michael" <mk@netstra.com.au>]

All i know of it was, one day i was shocked to look through the small window
at the end of the car to see two buttons replacing the lever type park brake
that was there previously. It was a more recent internal refurb set too,
with the black rubber flooring.

m.


Gareth Lumsden wrote in message ...
>
>Hi,
>
>This a bit trivial, but I'm sure spark / Hitachi fans will be interested
>to know.  Something I only just found out today:
>
>As some people may be aware, the Hitachi fleet is currently going through
>another modification program.  Three things are done at the same time,
>these are:   1.   Removal of Oil/Kerosine burning lanterns and covering
>over the hole with sheet metal of the front of all motor cars.    2.
>Fitting of new cab door locks, lockwood brand (instead of H keys).  This
>mod can be seen easily, as a new keyhole is positioned about 30cm away
>from the door, underneath the drivers/gaurds window.     3.  Modifications
>to the park braking system (further details not known).
>
>Anyway, the news is:  a 3 car Hitachi with the above mentioned mods can
>only be coupled and run with a 3 car Hitachi which has also had the mods.
>And VV of course.
>The reason for this is the park braking modifications.
>
>Does anyone know anything about the park brake mods and why can't a 3
>car set with the new system be used with a set with the old system?
>
>Thanks, and I hope everyone sleeps well tonight knowing this new piece of
>information. :)
>
>Gareth
>
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