Hi Ken
On (14 Jul 97) Ken Freeman wrote to Alec Cameron...
 KF> Well, that seems to be the case almost everywhere. A good engineer
 KF> (driver) 
 KF> with a certain "feel" for the track, engines, weather, etc can make 
better
 KF> time and speed than someone without that "feel". And experience on that
 KF> line 
 KF> helps greatly.
As a regular passenger, I have been quite aware of some not- too- skilful
drivers, and poor timekeeping without good reason so overall, the cruise
control seems a good idea.
 KF> Hope this helps..........I'll see if I can find any local shops that 
ell
 KF> that  
 KF> brand of cruise still.  
Stop! My car has suffered major damage since my enquiry, I will be disposing
of it. Thanks for your interest....
 KF> Now, back on topic......in the August Trains magazine was a short 
rticle
 KF> about  
 KF> the BHP Iron Ore train that set that tonnage record. Very interesting
 KF> comments.  
 KF> I gather that GE Harris did it just to prove they could run very long
 KF> heavy 
 KF> trains with the Locotrol III system. I guess they did.
I thought the trial was by the RR Co. not the supplier. No matter.
NSW doesn't use radio control of locos. Queensland uses Locotrol.
Cheers........ALEC
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