>epton@networx.net.au wrote:
>>I am seeking information about train races (steam preferably) that may be
>>run anywhere in the world against other forms of transport (cars,
>>motorbikes, horses, road cycles, mountain bikes, etc) and also foot
>>runners.
>3801 used to race a Sopwith Camel, but it really was a joke. The
>plane used to a couple trips to Morpeth while waiting for the train to
>catch up.
>The plane has a stall speed of about 140 km/h?
I don't think so. It's MAXIMUM speed was 118 mph:- about 189 kph. A
stall speed of about 140 kph would be about right for a DC-6 (say),
but a Camel would be a lot lower..... 30mph (?)
>whereas the train has a
>maximum speed of 115 km/h, and not in a straight line.
>David Johnson
>trainman@ozemail.com.au
>trainman@railpage.org.au
>trainman@cia.com.au
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