Re: Failed N474 but only temporarily

["Thommo" <mjthom@hdc.com.au>]

Rod wrote in message <7ua4oc$1lv$1@news1.mpx.com.au>...
>
>>Another aside....It is normal practice to run the Dynamic braked
locomotive
>at the point, as the electric brake ensures the blocks on the wheels last a
>lot longer[ along the whole train].
>In days past an exemption was made for the Apex, and the T class was used
to
>haul the train empty, and the S or X was used to haul it loaded [to save
>time switching]  the locos, at each end. G543 seems to run the Apex now. So
>why would you run the Tocumwal with the P leading?
>OK I know I can chat the driver next time we drag out of
>Melbourne.............
>
Well I've just learnt something Rod I've often wondered why the down goods
has the P up front and A, X combinations in situ, and reverse on the up .
On another note: Freight Victoria utilised a National Express loco would
this be considered a favour (if that word still exists in the current
enviornment) or would F/V be charged for the use of that loco??>
Thanks for the info
Thommo>