Re: NSW 4400 Class Engines

[david <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

If the no. 1 end of a 44 is so different, is there <anything> that can be done
to make it bearable ? Those who do drive should be able to think a a few things,
and know the loco's construction to suggest something. Then the 1 end may be
able to lead on short trips for the reasons people on this group wish.( and I do
know that would lot $$$$$$$ to modify by a preservation group )

Regards,
David Head



Dave Proctor wrote:

> Rod Gayford <rjaygee@smartchat.net.au> wrote in message
> 3811BB27.F43F594C@smartchat.net.au">news:3811BB27.F43F594C@smartchat.net.au...
> > All trains are run for one reason, for whoever is paying for the trip
> whether it
> > be passenger or freight.
>
> And your point is?
>
> Enthusiast trips are run for enthusiasts. Enthusiasts like to take photos.
> The majority of enthusiasts like to see a 44 class No.1 end leading. If it
> operationally permissible, it should be done.
>
> --
> DaveProctor
> thadocta AT dingoblue.net.au
>
> > Cheers
> > RJG
> >
> > Dave Proctor wrote:
> >
> > > Jack <bd107@tsn.cc> wrote in message
> > > PU6Q3.252$Z_1.2054@nsw.nnrp.telstra.net">news:PU6Q3.252$Z_1.2054@nsw.nnrp.telstra.net...
> > >
> > > > In the fair dinkum department what difference does it make to the pple
> in
> > > > the train which way the unit is facing, it still pulls the same, still
> > > > sounds the same etc...
> > >
> > > Does not look the same on the photos.
> > >
> > > > As far as excursions go, i dont work for them for the simple reason
> that I
> > > > didnt like working on the old locos... even Jumbos could be horrible
> to
> > > work
> > > > on, particularly in the NO 2 End, the heat difference between NO1 and
> NO2
> > > > end was remarkable...
> > >
> > > A good point - you do not work them because you do not have to. Nobody
> > > forces the drivers on railtours to work the train. They volunteer to do
> it
> > > (even though they get paid while doing so).
> > >
> > > I do not go on railtours, for the simple reason that they bore me to
> tears.
> > > But I can understand how people who *do* go on them could feel, when
> > > something that affects the aesthetics of the train is allowed to do so,
> > > particularly when it is so easy to change.
> > >
> > > DaveP
> >