Re: C lass is dead! long live the X!

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On Tue, 18 May 1999 09:32:55 GMT, telljb@ozemail.com.au (< Tell >)
wrote:

>markbau1@aol.comQQQQyuk (MarkBau1) wrote:
>>
>> Don't hold your breath waiting for a 3000 hp X class, it cant be done!
> 
>
>Slightly off course, Australian National's DL class
>were a classic example of a "medium" sized loco with a
>3000 hp 12 cylinder engine.
>  
>DL36 when new was tested with a 6000 tonne coal train,
>no problems.  They always singled the Ghan effortlessly
>no matter how long or heavy, as quick as any other with
>100% reliability.
>  
>They are still hauling National Rail trains, albeit
>playing second fiddle to the NR class.  Even "well and
>truly converted" National Rail drivers admit the DL
>pulling power is not in doubt, in fact, some drivers
>have reported they "dig in" like you would not believe,
>but the cab layout is not to their liking. 
>Heh Heh, softy's .........no CD player. ;-)
Not the lack of CD player but that bloody great huge useless air
operated fridge behind the observers seat!!!
>As for a 3000 hp X class, well, remember the DL's.
>
>----Terry Burton
Regards Paul Johnston