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Re: EL's for QR



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.

Remembering that the GSPE cars do not weigh as much as most standard guage
rollingstock...

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David Johnson
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