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application of V set to long distance service??
- Subject: application of V set to long distance service??
- From: "James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 May 2000 11:57:42 GMT
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
- Organization: Deja.com - Before you buy.
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> When you look at it, the first V sets were designed around 1968/70
they were at
> the forefrount of emu design. Over the years to 1989 the design was
refined and
> made even better. Which goes to show you that good design is
timeless.
>
> What would have been interesting if a double deck country passenger
car was
> designed based upon the V set. IMHO it would provide superior ride
comfort to the
> XPT. While providing a high passenger capacity, and flexiblity in
configuration
> eg. roomete sleeping on the lower deck and 1st class sitting on the
>upper deck.
Good idea! Amtrak's Superliner is based on this idea as double deckers
will help to cut costs, BUT!!!!!!! don't forget the loading gauge!!
Can something as high as V set fit into Roma Street? or QR's low
overhead wire?
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Cheers
James
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