Darren Wood. wrote:
> Saw a circular at work this week from GSR to NRC asking them to provide
> a lower H.P. loco to work the Overland between MA and AM. Reason being
> costs to high with an NR loco. Refurbished BL loco's have been suggested
> by GSR, to begin on the overland during January.
Lets think laterally here - track speed is poor, load light, HEP required.
Put a P class on. SG bogies are not a problem. 1100hp is all you need.
100km/h running won't be a problem.
Cheers,
Craig.
-- Craig Haber albatross@harnessnet.com.au http://www.harnessnet.com.au "It's hard to soar like an eagle when you're surrounded by turkeys"