Re: 3801 and 4401...

[Peter Williams <williams@eck.net.au>]

leyland3753@my-deja.com wrote:

> Not so. The rear unit could be controlled if the standard 27 pin jumper
> cable was run through the train consist. This would avoid the need for
> the second loco crew in the rear unit. This is similar to the way the
> rear power car is operated in an XPT set.
> Cheers
> Bob
>
> Unless the locos are fitted with Locotrol, a diesel control stand in the
> 38
> class
> > wont be much help.
> >
> > Geoff Lillico
> > Tours & Marketing
> > 3801 Limited
> >
> >
>
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G'day all

Just come down to Jeffbourne and have a look at a couple of 'H' sets
together (rebuilt 1956 sparks) with a P class on each end. They are through
cabled and it does look strange to see the trailing unit roaring its head
off with no one in it. AKA the "Poor Mans XPT".

Peter.