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Re: XPTs

gonoNOCRAP@bigpond.com wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Oct 1999 04:03:06 GMT, dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David
> Bromage) wrote:

> >WhaleOilBeefHooked (daproc@spambait.umpires.com) wrote:
> >> > Out of curiosity,  what type of engines will be fitted?
> >
> >> Probably the Paxman VP185 that is currently being fitted to some HST's
> >
> >Paxman is now part of the Alstom empire. Alstom proposed more powerful
> >engines, but Countrylink (or more correctly Mr Scully) wasn't interested.
>
> There was a rumor doing the rounds of a 3000 HP caterpillar engine.

I don't think the Cats were serious contenders. Alstom were pushing the
3000hp Valenta as a replacement.

There is a 4400hp Valenta available, but you'd need a Co-Co (or Bo-Bo-Bo)
to hold it.

Cheers
David