Re: Do-Do diesel locomotives in Oz

["Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@nospam.bhp.com.au>]

WhaleOilBeefHooked <daproc@spambait.umpires.com> wrote in message
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> Michael <mk@netstra.com.au> wrote in message
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> > Since when?
> >
> > The P class were a direct conversion from the T's. AFAIK, the same
bogies
> > were used, not sure about traction motors though. Certainly the engine
was
> > replaced though.
> >
> > How can a P be a 4-6-0 when it has only 8 wheels anyway?
>
> Isn't the 4-6-0 designation applcable only to steam locos? If it WAS this
> format, would it not be a 2-Co? [2 leading (unpowered) axles and 3 powered
> axles - although how do you have leading axles on a bi-directional loco?]
>
> DaveP
>
>
He was, of course, referring to the NSW 32 class steam loco which were
originally known as the P6 or, more commonly, P class.
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Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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