Re: EL's for QR

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

David Bromage wrote:
> 
> Tim Arnot (timarnot@fastlink.com.au) wrote:
> > 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...........
> 
> NR would probably put on whatever was most suitable for the job. The full
> 21 car GSPE would be considerably heavier than a 6 car Overland, so on the
> North Coast line an NR would probably be necessary.
> 
Remember the 17 car Overland's with a single CLP for the AFL finals?

They had to deal with the Adelaide Hills, much steeper than the North
Coast Line, particularly with the Lawrence Road deviation.

Tim