Re: EL's for QR

[Tim Arnot <timarnot@fastlink.com.au>]

MattyQ wrote:
> 
> This is to clarify some talk that has been floating around this NG about QR
> buying 2 EL class loco's.

<snip>

> When weighing up the cost to contract a local company to carry out repairs,
> it was found more convenient (and possibly cheaper) for NRC to haul the
> train with an NR class loco. As a result, QR have contracted NRC to haul the
> GSPE under a "Hook and Pull" agreement.

Does the contract stipulate an NR? What about an 81/BL/DL class loco -
cheaper than an NR if the Overland experience is any guide...........
 
Tim
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