Still on hire.....
Bowen Rail Company train BA15 approaches Armuna loop hauled by 3 Pacific National 83 class, hauling 84 brand new coal hoppers.
With the recent arrival of two more narrow gauge GT46CU-ACe Gen III locos, it was anticipated that Bowen Rail Company would no longer need hired Pacific National 83 class assistance to operated there 6 coal sets.
Bowen Rail Company now rosters 16 Progress Rail GT46's, however due to reliability they struggle to have 10 in service.
Still on hire.....
Bowen Rail Company train BA15 approaches Armuna loop hauled by 3 Pacific National 83 class, hauling 84 brand new coal hoppers.
With the recent arrival of two more narrow gauge GT46CU-ACe Gen III locos, it was anticipated that Bowen Rail Company would no longer need hired Pacific National 83 class assistance to operated there 6 coal sets.
Bowen Rail Company now rosters 16 Progress Rail GT46's, however due to reliability they struggle to have 10 in service.