Philip Graham has kindly reminded me that news of the order for large battery locomotive(s) for the Sydney Metro project first emerged in 2016. The manufacturer is CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd.

Hi Stuart, I did not find any of the second tier in my initial searches but since joining this group I have been given significant help and contact details of both companies and individuals who

Hi Steve While I imagine the big primary contractors of Australia aren’t ideal for your price, what about some of the second tier guys who actually do the work. I see Taylor Rail support big

Hi Folks, thanks for all the replies as they have assisted my progress! Cheers Peter Cokley

Thanks Stuart. Very interesting – it implies drivers. While it is conceivable that battery locomotives could be used on construction, I suspect that the requirement might be for operating a

I would think that this is for the Sydney Metro depot shunter and recovery loco. There was one of these units, a centre-cab Bo-Bo, purchased recently from China that is capable of running in battery

Seen in a recent advert. "Our client is a key player in the rail industry and they are looking for experienced Shunters/Locomotive Drivers to work in Rail Projects arounds Sydney Metro including the

Having a balloon at each sounds good in theory, but you end up with massivewheel wear running in the same direction all the time, its better to run in theopposite direction back and forth to equalize

G'day Steve, Sounds like you need something like the RFIRT had in Argentina until recently - well, 20 years ago. 750mm gauge, over 250km each way, up to 2000 ton coal trains and steam hauled. Fairly

And using Google Maps and their Street View function, there is any number of points along Tweed Valley Way (the former Pacific Highway) where you can replicate that view of the 44s with the same hills

Brian, You are spot on. You have stated precisely why we should go with rail. I just need to find someone who can design and build it within an acceptable budget. I called the Australian

Mills do build there own new lines from time to time, there are companiesthat would do that type of work I can’t remember at the moment there names, whatyou might want to consider, at the moment

Brian, Thanks for that insight. The terrain we are dealing with is essentially flat… with a ~40m height variance between the loading end and the unloading end (in the wrong direction

A lot of it comes down to knowing the road and common sense, the main aimis to keep the rake tight so you apply the brakevan before you pull it over acrest while the rake is still stretched that way

How do cane loco drivers determine when to throttle the end-of-train radio controlled loco up or down on undulating and curving track without risking a breakaway in the train ? Similarly how are

Hi Peter, The photo of the 2 x 44 class back-to-back are more than likely the unitsoff the Gold Coast Motorail Express. Arrival at Murwillumbah at about 11.25 amand departure about 15.25 pm. The

Steve, I drive cane loco’s for a living it varies from mill to mill, most the 40t.locos as in Eimco’s or converted Walkers DH’s haul anything from 1000t. to1500t. on average terrain, the best

Hi Brian, Thanks for that feedback. I need all the help I can get on both construction and operational issues! If pushing back isn’t viable would an option of two engines (one at either

4000-plus tonnes per day plus the weight of the locomotives and vehicles (in both directions) needs a pretty substantial construction standard to survive a week, let alone 15 years.

Steve, It really comes down to what sort of budget you have, but running 60klm.and then pushing all the way back isn’t a viable option., allowing for the sizetrain you would need to haul 4000t. of