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Correct different manufacturer and setup.

This span is one of 3 equal spans the other two can be seen in back of builder site.

only one locomotive has third rail gear, due to supply issues.

apples to oranges, the Vectron is electric locomotive, not related to US Charger. the Dual mode Vectrons are low horsepower last mile locomotives. and can not be compared to the high horsepower Chargers for diesel performance.

The max speed in E mode is 60 mph not only because of Locomotive but also time table restrictions. in E mode there is no dynamic blended brake, (the inverter is used to step up the third rail voltage to 1400 volt DC) so a max timetable speed is 60 mph. to run in E mode north of MO jct...

amfleet or T16 the FRA geometry car (former metroliner 9642 ??

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not near Algeciras

Add to that that most of Spain is 1,668 mm (5 ft 521⁄32 in), known as Iberian gauge., while Morocco is standard 1435 mm gauge. not sure how close standard network is to algeciras

by connecting each axle to car body it creates a bigger circuit , not effected by leaves, grease or other contaminants. Even the single car RDC use to have detection problems, unless the ground traps to scraper shoes were maintained. creating a full circuit. and even then the RDC had to restrict...

you are basing your opinion on a artist rendering , the cars may differ from that. and Diaphragms are not a requirement

the cab cars have to be able to run as coaches so acces trough front is required.

If wire is down nothing will get past it .

The Capacitor in home AC unit is starting capacitor, it has no Equal in a 3 phase operation. But have you ever tried to turn home AC off while its cooling and then turn it back on ?? it won't till gas pressure in system equalizes, on larger systems like on trains a lot of times a bypass solenoid...

it also means Amtrak could not divert to GCT in emergencies. the Cab cars on Siemens also make it near impossible to evacuate passengers from train due to lack of nose door.

The current problem with both DM and Genesis is constant dropping the HEP power in interlockings and other gaps like section switches etc. in long run that causes damage to HVAC systems on the cars. the MNCR chargers have a energy storage module that will keep HEP active for several seconds so...

No that would require a tri mode locomotive and it would definitively be overweight for park avenue.

Siemens shipped 301-302 today to TTC in Pueblo.

Amtrak Equipment Procurement Update as of 4-25-24: On the Acela: Amtrak is working with FRA on QP2 testing – trying to move to the final steps. They are having multiple daily calls/updates with the OEM and FRA. This procurement is heading in the right direction. Trainsets are being delivered to...