Re: 3801 and 4401...

[keithm@happy.dca.gov.au (Dave Malcolm)]

In article <19990914020635.00665.00001874@ng-xb1.aol.com> markbau1@aol.comQQQQyuk (MarkBau1) writes:
>From: markbau1@aol.comQQQQyuk (MarkBau1)
>Subject: Re: 3801 and 4401...
>Date: 14 Sep 1999 06:06:35 GMT

><<<<<What an excuse. If the only reason is to increase the number of passengers

>carried then the more sensible and efficient option is to run extra trains
>>>>>>

>How would that be more efficient? You'd need an extra crew to start with?
>Duh!!!

>Mark.

If you run 1 train with 2 locos (1 steam 1 diesel) you use 2 crews the same 
number of crews as if you run 2 different trains with 1 loco. I do realise 
there will be times where running a train to an advertised destination at 
a later date will not be possible.