Re: [SA] What is With TRANSADELAIDE????

[usenet.spam@gunzel.net (Michael)]

Ted Gay <tedgay@bigpond.com> wrote in article
<R5Jd6.13358$65.72514@newsfeeds.bigpond.com>: 

>But surely you're not claiming that the O-Bahn system can go EVERYWHERE?
> It appears to need the same space a light rail system requires, with
>prepared foundations, footings etc beneath the track.

Definately not suggesting the OBahn should be used everywhere. It should be 
used in places where the space is available but building a railway/tramway 
is impractical. This could also include isolated outer suburban areas where 
a tram wouldn't even dream of going. (Example, in Melbourne, the cross 
suburban networks much desired by gunzels, e.g. Frankston-Cranbourne, 
Ring road route, etc).

>What speeds are used on the O-Bahn?  I heard that it was built for
>100km/h running, but artics (bendy buses) with the rear steering effect
>were wearing out the sidewalls of their tyres on the guide rails and
>were restricted to much slower speeds.

When I trialled it, my GPS recorded a maximum speed of 101kph, while in a 
bendy bus. Speed limit in that section was 100kph I think. Sitting in the 
rear portion, it didn't feel like it was swaying at all, so I am assuming 
it kept pretty straight.

Michael.

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