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Crosshead
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:44 pm
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I've just compared a front view of 2819 on SG bogies with 2812 on NG bogies. There would seem to be a larger gap between the bottom of the coupler and the top of the removable part of the pilot (the black part) on 2819 compared to 2812. This would suggest that 2819 is sitting higher on the SG bogies than when it was on NG bogies. Perhaps this was necessary to bring the coupler up to standard gauge height. I imagine there wouldn't be any issues with 2819 fitting the SG loading gauge.
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EMBaldwin
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:47 pm
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I'm fairly sure there is a height difference. There was even talk/rumour of fitting bigger fuel tanks to make use of the extra space under the loco.
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DavidB
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:26 am
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It looks like 2819 has finally entered regular service, prompted by the loss of two ELs at Benalla. 2819-G534-EL52 hauled 3MB7 out of Yennora last night.
The leased GMs will apparently be restricted to Melbourne - Sydney meaning QRN needs extra motive power on the north.
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David
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gunz
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:14 pm
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| DavidB wrote: | It looks like 2819 has finally entered regular service, prompted by the loss of two ELs at Benalla. 2819-G534-EL52 hauled 3MB7 out of Yennora last night.
The leased GMs will apparently be restricted to Melbourne - Sydney meaning QRN needs extra motive power on the north.
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she pulled into casino about 1300 today
what the Gm that are restricted to mel-syd
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4464
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DavidB
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:29 am
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| gunz wrote: | | what the Gm that are restricted to mel-syd |
QRN has leased GM42 & GM43 from ARG.
Interesting that 2819 has been given load category L9, same as an 80 or X, due to its relatively low weight.
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David
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steelribbons
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:47 pm
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Passed 2819 at Bromelton at 0145 this morning with G534 it is working south on 7BM7 saturday night an extra service. Had three QRN engines at Bromelton at the same time G516 single unit with a decent load on it.
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mjja
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:00 pm
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| DavidB wrote: | It looks like 2819 has finally entered regular service, prompted by the loss of two ELs at Benalla. 2819-G534-EL52 hauled 3MB7 out of Yennora last night.
The leased GMs will apparently be restricted to Melbourne - Sydney meaning QRN needs extra motive power on the north.
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David |
How does a 2800 look in front of a G? Narrower? Lower?
Now, I wonder how we can get the GMs restricted to Syd-Bris so the 2800s come down here... 
Happy Gunzelling and remember, "Go by rail!"
Michael Angelico
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rocket66
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:06 pm
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| DavidB wrote: | | gunz wrote: | | what the Gm that are restricted to mel-syd |
QRN has leased GM42 & GM43 from ARG.
Interesting that 2819 has been given load category L9, same as an 80 or X, due to its relatively low weight.
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QRN nust have leased them from GWA as ARG/QRN are the same company and don't have any GM's
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TE2815
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:14 pm
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I see they park engines FOUL of other roads at Junee 
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42101
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:21 pm
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te2815 the dont seem to have any respect for others do they. Its pretty damn ignorant to block other roads so no one else can use them. No wonder other operators have the cranks with QRN.
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4464
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:42 am
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| te2815 wrote: | | I see they park engines FOUL of other roads at Junee |
Actually,the day I took the Top photo GM10 & 4503 where parked just in front of it obstructing it from moving down!
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ninthnotch
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:11 am
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Now, I wonder how we can get the GMs restricted to Syd-Bris so the 2800s come down here... |
Hand back your gunzelling licence! I'd much rather see the GM's down here (maybe with 36 on the head... )
That's an attention-getter!
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steelribbons
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emddl41
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:39 pm
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GM42 was see entering Grafton yard earlyer today behind 2 EL's. unconfirmed reports are that the GM was left in Grafton while the El's continued to Brisbane
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