Re: BLs vs NRS

[Graham D Baker <bakerss@ozdocs.net.au>]

DL is here for crew training for the Shell Harbour to Cooks River Boral Contract.

It's also the reason why NR purchased the old QR VO coal hoppers and is now
converting them to RHAF's

Maurie Daly 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 .
> DLs are also being considered for the Overland.
> Could this be why we have a DL in sydney for crew training?
>
> MD