Aurizon mentions 77 new locos, most probably PH37's and Siemens 3800's. I think the heavy hauling will be far more likely to survive. There was an article in the Courier Mail a week or so back that said Gina Rhineharts Alpha coal lines will work "in conjunction with existing infrastructure".  Maybe this line will be an extension of the existing 3' 6" rather than a totally new (and long) 4' 8" which would require new unloading facility and associated infrastructure.

I'm not sure you should be expecting donations from Aurizon, they're not going to get their operating ratio down to 75 by 2015 by giving away working locos. This thinning of the herd is as much about making money to buy new equipment as it is to reduce costs. Of course that's not to say preservation groups will miss out on rare locos...as long as they're prepared to pay for them, I believe one Queensland loco has been sold to a Darling Downs group already.

What loco was that Arthur? and to whom?

Andrew

I believe Arthur is referring to the 1150 class (1159?) that was at Ipswich that will be going to DownsSteam.

http://www.aurizon.com.au/Downloads/Aurizon%20Analyst%20and%20Investor%20Presentation%20December%202013.pdf

Power Point presentation

http://www.aurizon.com.au/Downloads/Aurizon%20Analyst%20and%20Investor%20Presentation%20December%202013.pdf

Power Point presentation

Jeez, the jargon in that presentation makes my eyes water.

Sulla1, I noticed that as well but with the Portland line in Victoria, to me they have shown all/most the ARTC controlled lines that they could use. Reading that document I was surprised they have more loco's in SA than NSW, 49 Vs 43.

Be interesting to see if the NJ's find their way back to Eyre Peninsula. They would be needed. Also wonder whether some of the 22's and CLF/P's end up with G & W. Also ALF25.

Less than likely. 842 is stored as well as 865 and 871, which have been out of service for a while. With the arrival of 846, 902 and 847 it is in no need in the long term. It must also be said that 1604 and 1204 have been pulled from service (1604 damage repairs and 1204 for overhaul railways illustrated)only for a short period, so while it may restrict the amount of motive power now, 1604 should return back soon and not long after 1204.

For those who haven't looked through this PDF, can I suggest you take a close look at Aurizon's "Key National Corridors" map on page 11. I'm assuming the pathing around Sydney is some sort of printing error...but if it isn't then I guess the Mudgee and Cowra lines are about to see some trains...

As I posted on the related WA thread, AB 1503 has apparently gone to a preservation group. I have no idea what they paid for it.

M636C

All the locos outside Forrestfield have had their logos painted over, some with dark grey paint.

All the locos outside Forrestfield have had their logos painted over, some with dark grey paint.

I should have clarified that I was referring to the locos that are on the sale list. Why do they remove logos? Are they trying to hide where they come from? Or would they prefer to not have their logos seen on the buyer's railway (should the buyer not bother to repaint them).

I'd suggest it's the latter - I don't think they can "hide" where they came from. Thanks to forums and enthusiast publications, it's possible to track a locomotives history right back until it was built. A side-hobby of mine in the case of some classes!

I'd suggest it's the latter - I don't think they can "hide" where they came from. Thanks to forums and enthusiast publications, it's possible to track a locomotives history right back until it was built. A side-hobby of mine in the case of some classes!

I saw a photo that showed that one of the CLP/F's have got the same logo painting treatment as mentioned earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if the 421's have also had it done.