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QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 You Aussies have some very interesting geography, history, and trains. The railroads sound like a bit of a mess however. We Americans still can't figure out how you manage to keep them on the track, when everything is upside down.[D)][(-D][(-D][(-D][swg]
QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 You Aussies have some very interesting geography, history, and trains. The railroads sound like a bit of a mess however. We Americans still can't figure out how you manage to keep them on the track, when everything is upside down.[D)][(-D][(-D][(-D][swg] They use Lionel's Magne-Traction.Each wheelset has a strong magnet holding it to the tracks![;)][:D] [/quote Darn it! [:0] Our secret is out! [;)] Yes Forum crew, magnets have really solved our Downunder problem...except...the blood still keeps rushing to the head! [:D] Plays havoc with train crew! [(-D][(-D][(-D]hmmmm...needs more thought.... Kozzie Reply CSSHEGEWISCH Member sinceMarch 2016 From: Burbank IL (near Clearing) 13,540 posts Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Saturday, April 24, 2004 9:49 AM Another question for the Australians: After looking over the QRIG website, I've noticed that most of the newer QR power, especially the 40 class, would not look out of place on standard gauge. Aside from the gauge difference, is the narrow gauge a hindrance to the size of equipment and the amount of tonnage moved? Paul The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul Reply M636C Member sinceJanuary 2002 4,612 posts Posted by M636C on Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:33 AM CSSHEGEWISCH, The easiest way of indicating the differences in locomotives would be to provide a comparison between standard and 3'6" gauge locomotives built at the same time by the GE licencee, United Goninan. The Pacific National NR class on standard ,QR 2800 class on 3'6" gauge. Standard gauge NR class, 4077mm (13' 5") high, 2905mm (9'7")wide 22000(72'2") long 132 tonnes (145.5 US tons), 4000 HP, GE FDL 16 engine. 3'6" gauge 2800 class 3880mm ( 12'9") high, 2858mm (9'4") wide (70'4") long 116.7 tonnes (128.6 US tons), 3000HP, GE FDL 12 engine. These are the most powerful and largest locomotives on the respective gauges. Continuous tractive effort 388 kilonewtons (standard) 266 kilonewtons (narrow). This is 86912 lbf (standard), 59584 lbf (narrow). So the locomotive capacity is about 3/4, in ratio of the gauges. The fuel capacity is much smaller on the narrow gauge locomotive. Peter Reply CSSHEGEWISCH Member sinceMarch 2016 From: Burbank IL (near Clearing) 13,540 posts Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 12:55 PM Another question for the Australians: After scanning John Cleverdon's Locopage and other Australian websites, I've noticed that some locomotives have been regauged, sometimes more than once. How common is the regauging of locomotives and rolling stock? My taste for Australian railroading is caused in part by its resemblance to American railroading and in part from too many rucks, mauls, lineouts and the occasional pushover try. Paul The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul Reply 12 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 You Aussies have some very interesting geography, history, and trains. The railroads sound like a bit of a mess however. We Americans still can't figure out how you manage to keep them on the track, when everything is upside down.[D)][(-D][(-D][(-D][swg]
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