AN3 is officially in PN stare livery, still at the Port Augusta workshops.
What else is on the train?
Matt
Also I read that AN3 did have a cab upgrade (although to PN Bulk standard), I wonder if there's any slight possibility of the upgraded AN's being used on the Bemax in the near future? IMO they're too good a loco to be used as 'bankers' in this state.
I heard there was a plan that ALL AN's must lead in NSW, but as soon as they reach the SA border they must be reversed. No AN is allowed to lead in SA on the grounds that it excites the local population too much.
Did it say "bring back The Ghan"?
It didn't, couldn't read the mess.
It would be great if the AN's that have been upgraded for R&B worked on R&B trains in SA (Bemax & Port Pirie-Broken Hill ore trains), would allow more nr's to be used on intermodal.
When the ANs were first built, they were geared for 150 kmh, as they were only intended for hauling trains across the TAR.
Whether they have been regeared I dont know, but if not, they would not be very useful at all In NSW or anywhere there are steep grades.
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