Re: gauges

["Barry Campbell" <campblbm@ozemail.com.au>]

Richo wrote in message <3815a7e6@dnews.tpgi.com.au>...
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>A further question for the group - why was the solution of changeable gauge
>axles never explored years ago - even the proposed conical wheels or
>telescopic axles sound reasonable for some applications. Voltage
convertable
>electric trains have been around a while to solve a different
>incompatability problem - the Talgo idea made a lot of sense in Australia
>but never tried.


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I suspect that the final development of bogie exchange was more cost
effective. For gauge changing gear to be really useful, large numbers of the
bg and sg fleet need to be fitted. A bit pricy, I think.

Barry Campbell