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July 16th 12, 10:01 AM
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New DLR trains
On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:51:25 +0100
Scott wrote: On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:27:25 +0000 (UTC), d wrote: I rode on one of the new(ish) DLR trains for the first time on sunday. Going at full pelt from shadwell to westferry there wasn't any wobble at the front at all. So there was a design fault with the old trains which the TfL apologists on here constantly denied despite being asked why no other tram system exhibited it. Either that or its magic, take your pick. B2003 Would the old trains be suitable for the Isle of Wight? Probably too high for the ryde tunnel as they're almost mainline height. Also they use a different 3rd rail system. B2003 |
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July 16th 12, 01:06 PM
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On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:51:50 +0100
"Richard J." wrote: wrote on 16 July 2012 11:01:13 ... On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:51:25 +0100 Scott wrote: On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:27:25 +0000 (UTC), d wrote: I rode on one of the new(ish) DLR trains for the first time on sunday. Going at full pelt from shadwell to westferry there wasn't any wobble at the front at all. So there was a design fault with the old trains which the TfL apologists on here constantly denied despite being asked why no other tram system exhibited it. Either that or its magic, take your pick. B2003 Would the old trains be suitable for the Isle of Wight? Probably too high for the ryde tunnel as they're almost mainline height. Also they use a different 3rd rail system. Anyway the new(ish) trains are to expand the fleet, not to replace the older trains which remain in service. Though it seems every "new" train LU offers them they don't want. I think the victoria line stock was last mooted and that was no good for some reason, and they didn't want the 59/62 or 83 stock either. If they're only going to accept trains that are non aluminium salt water resistant then they're going to have to get them specially built because there arn't any tube trains left that match that criteria. B2003 |
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July 16th 12, 11:32 PM
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July 17th 12, 08:35 AM
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New DLR trains
On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:32:46 -0500
wrote: In article , d () wrote: Though it seems every "new" train LU offers them they don't want. I think the victoria line stock was last mooted and that was no good for some reason, and they didn't want the 59/62 or 83 stock either. If they're only going to accept trains that are non aluminium salt water resistant then they're going to have to get them specially built because there arn't any tube trains left that match that criteria. Too much steel/ali combination underneath to cope with the sea spray on Ryde Pier and not rot through electrolytic corrosion. I'm sure a bit of judicious anti corrosion paint or galvanisation would sort that out. Or perhaps put baffles up on ryde pier so there's less spray. B2003 |
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July 17th 12, 08:52 PM
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wrote: On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:32:46 -0500 wrote: In article , d () wrote: Though it seems every "new" train LU offers them they don't want. I think the victoria line stock was last mooted and that was no good for some reason, and they didn't want the 59/62 or 83 stock either. If they're only going to accept trains that are non aluminium salt water resistant then they're going to have to get them specially built because there arn't any tube trains left that match that criteria. Too much steel/ali combination underneath to cope with the sea spray on Ryde Pier and not rot through electrolytic corrosion. I'm sure a bit of judicious anti corrosion paint or galvanisation would sort that out. Or perhaps put baffles up on ryde pier so there's less spray. That won't work on aluminium. I suggest you learn some chemistry and metallurgy. -- Colin Rosenstiel |
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July 18th 12, 08:36 AM
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