Re: Oct RD report; Queenslander 2800 locos

["Dean Stalker" <dstalker2000@hotmail.com>]

Actually a couple of months ago I saw a lone 2800 passing Northgate without
a train. The 2800 loco might haul the Queenslander all the way from Cairns
to Brisbane and the loco returns up north on its own. The trip from Brisbane
to Rockhampton would be hauled by a 3900 class loco, then switch to a 2800
class loco for the rest of the journey north. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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PETer and susAN Cokley <petan@NOSPAMion.com.au> wrote in message
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> Oct Railway Digest P.36 says the 2800 class locos are rostered to work the
> Q'lander for the "entire route".
>
> Does that include in the electric area south of  Rockhampton as well??
> Anyone have reports of  2800 locos on the Q'lander south of  Rocky?
>
> Same section of the RD mag states the GSPE is restricted to 50kph north of
> Rocky. True? Or are only some sectons, such as meal time areas, restricted
> to 50kph?   Any reports welcomed.
>
> Cheers
> Peter Cokley
>
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