Re: QR Tilt Train and repercussions from 6th Nov 98

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

David Ryder (daver@fastinternet.net.au) wrote:

> >On the ABC TV news in Brisbane tonight (Tue 3 Nov) Qld Premier Beattie
> >was shown at Maryborough unveiling the name "City of Maryborough" on one
> >of the lead driving units.  There was no mention of whether any other
> >names would be unveiled on the other units.
> >
> >Graham Duffin,
> >Salisbury, Qld.
> >
> The second tilt train is to have a unit named "City of Rockhampton".
> The same report stated that the tilt trains would operate at speeds of up to
> 170 km/hr, and that they were capable of much more than that.

The plan was for 160km/h, but they can reach 170 with apparent ease. Could
this be a late change of plan to take advantage of a fortunate but
unplanned capability? Does the signalling and track circuiting allow for
170km/h running?

Cheers
David