Re: [NSW] 3 phase AC propulsion system (was: Millennium Train sets)

["Hubert Lam" <hubert@imap4.com>]

What would be the difference in the 3 phase propulsion system used by G7 (i.e. obvious differences
if i catch a ride on it) compared to other G/T sets?



"David Johnson" <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message 38E48CBD.F01B2409@ozemail.com.au">news:38E48CBD.F01B2409@ozemail.com.au...
> eikkert@my-deja.com wrote:
>
> > About the "GT4" sets dubbed Millennium is there actually anything whizz
> > bang new about them or merely a progression of tangara technology? Is it
> > really an entire generation different from the Tangaras?
>
> The 4GT (4th Generation Train)  will have a number of improvements, but the term
> "generation" is to do with basic appearance.
>
> Generation 1: Red Rattlers
> Generation 2: Double Deckers
> Generation 3: Tangara
> Generation 4: Millenium
>
> The propulsion system will be similar to G7 - 3 phase AC.  I feel that the 4GT
> will be much better than the 3GT.
>
> > And also, other than eighty odd cars is there anything else on the
> > drawing boards?
>
> That depends on how successful the first order is.  If CityRail likes them, I
> think there is an option to extend the order.
>
>
>
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