Posted Jul 15, 2009, 6:05 PM
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loafing in lotusland
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Lotusland
Posts: 6,026
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Interesting. So, they're all variable length. Bombardier is recommending 50m (160') platforms, right? I remember reading that somewhere in the proposal. It was recommended this length because it would fit better into the community.
I'm familiar with the Bombardier trains. They use LIM which is efficient and great for hilly terrain. My guess is that Bombardier is thinking of using a 3-car articulated train when capacity increases. Start with the A-B Articulated pair 36m (120') and add a middle "C" car when capacity warrants it... increasing the train to just over 50m (doors would still fit on the platform).
I'm assuming the other two systems use traction motors? 3rd rail?
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