Re: 3801 and 4401...

[Eben Levy <thekid@connect.net.au>]

Dave Malcolm wrote:

> 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.

What about all the other operational crew, E.G. carraige attendents? and another guard?

On a six car train that makes about another 8-10 staff.