Re: Coal travelling over the Blue Mountains

[hunslet@cia.com.au (Hunslet)]

On 12 May 1999 22:40:24 GMT, "Ian" <matakana@(remove this)hotmail.com>
wrote:

>G'Day
>
>Have seen many coal trains travelling east over the Blue Mountains. Have
>wondered where they are originating and also their destination.
>
>Any info on this subject appreciated.
>


G'day.

Normally, coalies form Lithgow and beyond are diesel-hauled using
multiple 801/82 class (four units for 3,300 tonnes) right through to
Port Kembla Inner Harbour unloading export facility.

Coalies from Clarence Colliery at Newnes Junction as usuall hauled by
triple 86 class electrics - generaly a 42 wagon consist (4,200
tonnes), thus requiring assistance from Enfield Yards to Waterfall by
double 422/80 class, or more recently, 81/82 classes of d/e.

Hunslet.