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2 days ago · Since the 1955 record, where France recorded a world record of speed of 331 km/h, France has nearly continuously held the absolute world speed record. The latest record is held by a TGV POS trainset, which reached 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph) in 2007, on the newly constructed LGV Est high-speed line. This run was for proof of concept and engineering ...
4 days ago · But notice that the powered locomotive is always on the south end of a Talgo trainset. That's because the maintenance facility in Seattle is just south of the station. If new power needs to be added during a station stop in Seattle, the old loco is uncoupled and the new power is backed in.
3 days ago · No way to connect a dome car to a Talgo trainset (besides, there's a power car at one end of the consist and a baggage car at the other end, where would th dome car go? Can't connect it like VIA does to the Renaissance consists.). Scenery is OK. Yes, along Puget Sound is nice (as long as you're looking towards the water.)
1 day ago · 1. Introduction The history of Talgo II coaches and locomotives dates back to 1950 when they were first constructed by the American Car and Foundry Company under the supervision of Spanish engineers. This marked the beginning of a new era in the field of railway transportation, as these innovative pieces of equipment introduced groundbreaking technology […]
5 days ago · It does take some work, though. I make good use of my postal scale (to properly weight the cars), my Kadee height gauge to mount couplers at the correct height, and a set of P2K, Kadee or Intermountain trucks with metal wheels replace the original talgo trucks. First thing I do is separate the floor casting from the shell casting.
1 day ago · On 21 April 2015, a seven-car L0 series maglev trainset set a world speed record of 603 km/h (375 mph). Technology. To enable high-speed operation, Shinkansen uses a range of advanced technology compared with conventional rail, achieving not only high speed but also a high standard of safety and comfort.
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4 days ago · The trainset is designed to run a 37.5 km suburban line with nine stations, which connects Bishan and Tongliang districts, with the launch scheduled for December. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter !
