Re: [Melb] New trains?

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

Michael wrote:

> As for the ride, I agree that standard guage is far superior to broad
> guage, but I am unsure if that's purely due to track condition. Another
> factor could be that double deck cars are heavier than a standard single
> deck car. It's been so long since I've been on the 4D, I can't remember
> what the ride is like, but next time I get a ride on it, i'll compare.

Come to Sydney on March 3rd, and ride our single deck cars.  They still weigh
50 tonnes, due to the heavy steel underframe

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David Johnson
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