Re: WCR leasing R766?

[Michael <mk@netstra.com.au>]

Hi,

The hissing oil bucket <runs fast, very fast, hides> probably costs too
much to run compared with diesels. Can anyone confirm/deny this? i.e.
what would it cost to run the steamer return, compared with a diesel
return? 

Mind u, put a flat-top T up front, in VR livery and i'll be watching it
every week :-) 

Regards
Michael

david said on 28-Oct-1999 in <3817E9A5.650534A2@nmit.vic.edu.au>:

>Stupid Question 2 : How many "R"  still exist ?
>Stupid Question 1 : How many "R" may be able to be restored?
>
>Question 3:  With the reduction of Broad gauge planned it seems, what
>other historic class of VR locos can be restored ??  "R"'s seem to be
>able to haul the trains to schedule - perhaps that is why they are
>favoured. WCR may continue their policy of using their Steam for regular
>haulage. 

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