Re: The Age Monday 10.05.99 - VF Article

["Rod" <comtrain@mpx.com.au>]

MarkBau1 wrote in message <19990510023804.11030.00000047@ng-da1.aol.com>...
><< the
>immediate aim was to pour money into meaningful projects such as
>improving the braking systems on its trains. >>
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>What, they want to move train braking systems into the 20th century!! (and
just
>in time for the 21st century) I applaud it. No doubt this is being done to
>allow real trains (lengthwise) to run in Vic. but I wonder how well it will
>work if other states don't wish to follow FV into the 20th century.
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actually Mark,
                       the other States have already gone to the standard
Victoria is now going.
In fact all Victorian wagons available for Inter-State running have been
equipped since '62.
The up-grading consists of Composite Brake Blocks, adjustments to brake
roding [leverage]
and completing the changeover from Triple Valves to W type braking valves.
This will save the CFA a lot of call outs in the Summer , and will save
about $75,000 a year in brake blocks.
Rod ;o)