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    Flying Scotsman LNER 4472 Down Under

    G'day, Having perused some threads about the LNER Flying Scotsman 4472, I am reminded of the visit Down-Under. 4472 travelled extensively, but naturally could not reach every region of Australia due to gauge differences. When, 4472 went south to Melbourne, it was reported that it had been...
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    Indian Pacific

    G'day, Yes, Sydney to Heathrow is a long haul, but the stop-over helps. October through November is the peak Indian Pacific season due to the West Oz wild flowers bloom. Double consist us normally used during that period. November through February is HOT in WA. The IP currently only runs one...
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    English Electric 12CSVT Mk 2 & Mk 3 traction motor amp surging

    G'day, I have a technical question about English Electric 12 CSVT Mk 2 and Mk 3 units. My only footplate exposure to EEs was during my three year exile in Tasmania. These units, dubbed the Z and ZA class regularly surged in traction motor amps when under full load. I was told that this was...
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