Re: Top speed of QR Tilt Train

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

David Ryder wrote:

> I have just been speaking with a friend in QR who makes a habit of being up
> to date about things.
>
> I asked him casually what the top speed attained by the tilt train was
> during try outs.
>
> He said 211 kph and was very definite about it.
>
> And in service ?    Well actually, about 175  on the best sections of track
> but really it could be going faster.
>
> And it is being very well patronized.

>From what I've seen on TV, QR have done well. Its a shame the SRA can't get
their act together but what do you expect from the pollies we have not to
mention the Olympics.

rgds