Way back in 2004 I visited the first V Locity as SCS. I spoke to one of the engineers who explained that unless you have all the cars powered, you would struggle for performance climbing out of Melbourne, as per my earlier post. So that resolves that issue.All the more reason that some clever dick will do something else ............
Way back in 2004 I visited the first V Locity as SCS. I spoke to one of the engineers who explained that unless you have all the cars powered, you would struggle for performance climbing out of Melbourne, as per my earlier post. So that resolves that issue.I'd say the reason for this is that it's the reduced tractive effort as only one bogie in each carriage is powered, as they physically could not accomodate 2 powered bogies into the design. Please correct me if I'm wrong
Way back in 2004 I visited the first V Locity as SCS. I spoke to one of the engineers who explained that unless you have all the cars powered, you would struggle for performance climbing out of Melbourne, as per my earlier post. So that resolves that issue.The new NSW regional fleet will be powered differently. They will be in a power, trailer, power configuration for 3 cars and P,T,P,P,T,P for the 6 car fleets. You can thank the new more powerful 22 litre engine and diesel / hybrid electric traction for this as well. No reason why vline can't go to a diesel electric setup similar to this.
Ooo look. A brand new design 3 car, 3 engine(19 ltr) DMU.Way back in 2004 I visited the first V Locity as SCS. I spoke to one of the engineers who explained that unless you have all the cars powered, you would struggle for performance climbing out of Melbourne, as per my earlier post. So that resolves that issue.The new NSW regional fleet will be powered differently. They will be in a power, trailer, power configuration for 3 cars and P,T,P,P,T,P for the 6 car fleets. You can thank the new more powerful 22 litre engine and diesel / hybrid electric traction for this as well. No reason why vline can't go to a diesel electric setup similar to this.
Ooo look. A brand new design 3 car, 3 engine(19 ltr) DMU.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/press-release/11422807/cummins-inc-in-cummins-qsk19r-to-power-nippon-sharyo-dmu-train-designed-for-new-transit-routes-in-north-america
Where have I seen that before?. Oh yes, Vlocity.
The point is deisel/hydraulic is the chosen platform in Victoria, being a long proved robust system.Ooo look. A brand new design 3 car, 3 engine(19 ltr) DMU.
https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/press-release/11422807/cummins-inc-in-cummins-qsk19r-to-power-nippon-sharyo-dmu-train-designed-for-new-transit-routes-in-north-america
Where have I seen that before?. Oh yes, Vlocity.
and before that the Xplorer. No mention of what drivetrain is being used by this train either.
edit I found the wikipedia and it will still be using hydraulic transmission. Hardly a brand new design and nothing like the new regional fleet we will be getting and so not sure why you posted this in reply to my post.
Any possibilities the new SG Vlocities able to run interstate services to Sydney?They wont have to as NSW will have its own rolling stock. But technically there should be no obstacle.
Do we know if the V/Locities would/have passed the NSW EPA requirements? I believe reports at the time had SG N Class locos needing to be re-classified/tested, with a lot of hoops needing to be jumped through to get the OK to run into AlburyAny possibilities the new SG Vlocities able to run interstate services to Sydney?They wont have to as NSW will have its own rolling stock. But technically there should be no obstacle.
V locities don't need to be re geared. The driver just sets the throttle for 130kph and proceeds at that speed.Any possibilities the new SG Vlocities able to run interstate services to Sydney?They wont have to as NSW will have its own rolling stock. But technically there should be no obstacle.
Someone please remind me, the SG Vlocities are being geared for 130km/h not 160km/h? does/will this change the acceleration and ability to hold speed on the hills, or will it still be pretty average?
Someone please remind me, the SG Vlocities are being geared for 130km/h not 160km/h? does/will this change the acceleration and ability to hold speed on the hills, or will it still be pretty average?There isn't any hills to Wagga Wagga and so this isn't a problem and considering the vlocity is essentially a more modern xplorer they shouldn't have an issue meeting the EPA requirements. Heck they could probably get to Junee with no problems.
If V/Locitys can accelerate significantly while climbing Ingliston Bank, then in the unlikely event they ventured North of Wagga they should cope nicely with the many 1 in 66 on the Up, and probably wouldn't get up too much of a sweat climbing the extensive 1 in 40s on the Dn.Someone please remind me, the SG Vlocities are being geared for 130km/h not 160km/h? does/will this change the acceleration and ability to hold speed on the hills, or will it still be pretty average?There isn't any hills to Wagga Wagga and so this isn't a problem and considering the vlocity is essentially a more modern xplorer they shouldn't have an issue meeting the EPA requirements. Heck they could probably get to Junee with no problems.
V/Locity should be allowed 130 kmh on Albury track as Track Class as upgraded is Class-2 same as XPT allowed 130 kmh.If V/Locitys can accelerate significantly while climbing Ingliston Bank, then in the unlikely event they ventured North of Wagga they should cope nicely with the many 1 in 66 on the Up, and probably wouldn't get up too much of a sweat climbing the extensive 1 in 40s on the Dn.Someone please remind me, the SG Vlocities are being geared for 130km/h not 160km/h? does/will this change the acceleration and ability to hold speed on the hills, or will it still be pretty average?There isn't any hills to Wagga Wagga and so this isn't a problem and considering the vlocity is essentially a more modern xplorer they shouldn't have an issue meeting the EPA requirements. Heck they could probably get to Junee with no problems.
3VL93's been doing tests today checking clearances in the SG fuel point at Dynon among other things.
I can't tell if it is 3 or 6 cars?u need specsavers......................
Standard gauge VLocity train 3VS93 left South Dynon this afternoon headed for Seymour, where it will complete further testing over the next few weeks. Here we see the transfer at Albion. (23/09/2321)looks like an exhaust for the buffet, and the glass facia fell off (or didn't fit
A panel looks missing or is it by design?
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Build more and convert the BG from Craigieburn all the way to tocumwal.That is what should happen.
Cannot happen until a better path into Melbourne from the North is available.
Yes it can. ARTC should start duplicating the SG north from the flyover at broadmeadows.
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