Re: QR Diesel tilt train not very fast?

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

"a n d R e w ;" wrote:

> Refer to
> http://www.railpage.org.au/ausrail/00april/msg00322.html
> This is the major derailment that occurred near Redfern in early
> April. It was referred to in this NG as NSW's second attempt at
> a tilt train - the thing is, it only tilted once. (OK, not
> exactly 90 degrees like I said in my original post - the passing
> of time plays ticks on the mind!!)

Not exactly 90 degrees, no.   Not close to 90 degrees either.  Take a look at
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/C8-tilt.htm   It would be less than half
what you originally suggested.


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