VH-OJA to ALBION PARK - Discussion and Photo Thread - Page 15

Rowan McKeever · #**141** 10th July 2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred C

The red cowl would have been from when that engine was fitted to Wunala Dreaming when it was VH-OJB! They didn't have the opportunity to paint it grey.

Ahhhh yes... good point! I didn't open the link to notice that the photo is from 2002, so you're no doubt absolutely spot on! Thanks Fred

Matthew Arnaoutis · #**142** 10th July 2015, 05:48 PM

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Hi all,
Here's a closer picture of engine no.3 as of the 8th of July.
Would anyone have any information when the [nacelle] (correct me if I'm wrong) or cover on the engine will be fitted, as well as if the engine pictured is an RB211-524B2 (742s and 74SPs) or an RB211-524D4 (743s)
Any information would be appreciated!

-Matthew

Nigel C · #**143** 10th July 2015, 06:22 PM

I believe (happy to be corrected) that the engine is from a 743. Only a thought, but perhaps HARS will leave the cover off this one so they can show the public what the inner workings look like?

Matthew Arnaoutis · #**144** 10th July 2015, 06:58 PM

Thanks Nigel! That explanation sounds the most reasonable, however, would they replace the other two engines with the same or the RB211-524G2s that were originally on it, possibly from OJI as you mentioned before?

-Matthew

Nigel C · #**145** 10th July 2015, 09:28 PM

I believe both HARS and Qantas want OJA to be a complete unit, so ultimately it will be fitted with 747-400 series Roller's.

Fred C · #**146** 11th July 2015, 01:14 AM

That would be a RR RB21-524D4. It fits to the strut but not very well. It won't have fan cowls fitted to this model as it just won't work. The engine was meant to be a static display inside the HARS hangar. Hopefully QF will give them some G2's back soon!

Dave Dale · #**147** 9th September 2015, 10:27 PM

Can anyone shed some information as to whether OJA has had any further engines attached? If not, will they come on anytime soon?

Dave

Nigel C · #**148** 10th September 2015, 06:43 AM

I drove past there a few days ago and there's still just the one -400 engine and a -300 engine on the No-3 pylon.

Nigel C · #**149** 12th September 2015, 11:46 PM

Dave, there was a -400 RR engine being transported from the freight apron to the jet base tonight. Perhaps it's destined for OJA? Time will tell

Dave Dale · #**150** 13th September 2015, 07:40 AM

I hope it's destined for OJA. She looks forlorn without her engines.