Re: [QLD] The last SX tin sets

[James Brook <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au>]

Rob Kearey wrote:

> James Brook wrote:
>
> Wow. Where? QR still has quite a few steam engines in good order about,
> so why use the Seff Efrican? Is it a case of being cheaper to import a
> running engine than to restore a native one?

It's a privately owned tourist operation, it has nothing to do with QR. Since they
are getting a South African loco I would assume that this is the most economical
option. I have heard that the loco requires extensive modifications so it will fit
within the QR loading gauge.

> I was under the impression (gained in aus.rai) that the frames and
> bogies of a pair of SX sets would be used with new timber-fascia'd
> bodies for the Kuranda train. The SX frames for the strength and
> durability that the wooden bodied cars lack, and the timber for the
> "Heritage Look" (tm).

I don't care what anyone says. The so called "Heritage Look" isn't anywhere near as
good as the real thing. Steel framed cars just aren't the same to ride in.


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