Yes the older ones were weighed .   76, 77, 78, 79 allegedly are now all cleared to run in revenue service as of 27/02/19 according to Addenda on VLP Corporate website .  All 79 VL sets currently in service allowed 160kmh on suitable track class and tare weight of 3 car set is now listed for all sets as 181 tonnes  .  

The HUN story followed in the best Murdoch Gutter Rag traditions and was an absolute "BEAT  UP."

According to the Wikipedia VLocity entry, sets VL76 – VL88 have (will have) de-rated engines, ie 650hp instead of 750hp. Is this correct? What effect will it have on performance? Neither the Wikipedia references nor a search of the net has a source for this claim.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V/Line_VLocity
(Additions to the Fleet)

Stale sausage roll ?

I can only attest to the 1:05 down to Warrnambool.

The wraps and muffins were fresh that day. The cappuccino made by someone who knew how to do properly. The coke was icy cold.

What more do you expect from a 7/11 menu ? It's not fine dining but adequate.
https://www.vline.com.au/Fares-general-info/On-board ( see Cafe Bar menu)

cheers
John

650 hp engine would provide about the same power as sprinters.

650 hp engine would provide about the same power as sprinters.

How would it cope climbing the Islington Bank for Baccus Marsh to Ballan on the Ballarat line?

These are the 3-car VL sets (short-haul) currently being delivered. All 3 cars are powered, albeit at 650hp each rather than 750hp. Presumably they will only be used on certain routes (not at 160km/h?).

Perhaps it is software-implemented and the higher power can be restored at the “flick of a switch”. A sort of reverse of what VW did with its diesel engines in the emissions scandal.

Perhaps it is software-implemented and the higher power can be restored at the “flick of a switch”. A sort of reverse of what VW did with its diesel engines in the emissions scandal.

Perhaps it is software-implemented and the higher power can be restored at the “flick of a switch”. A sort of reverse of what VW did with its diesel engines in the emissions scandal.

Software governing has been implemented on the new Hitachi Super Express trains used in the UK (numbered as classes 800, 801, 802) where the engines on the other cars will automatically switch to the higher output mode if one of the engines cuts out.

Full power can also be selected when a set is to be used on a diagram which takes in routes with more hill climbing, with the operator being hit with a surcharge on the engine lease contract applying.

The VLocity is pretty cheap and nasty compared to the Super Express, so I don't expect these sets to have anything like that.

Perhaps it is software-implemented and the higher power can be restored at the “flick of a switch”. A sort of reverse of what VW did with its diesel engines in the emissions scandal.

The engine exchange company charges them to use full power?

I just think dropping from 750hp to 650hp is more trouble than it is worth. Are we really going save that much in fuel by dropping 100hp per car?

I just think dropping from 750hp to 650hp is more trouble than it is worth. Are we really going save that much in fuel by dropping 100hp per car?

Changing a diesel engines power is quite simple, no real difficulty. Fuel saving will be around 16 litres per hour at full power, aprox proportionally less at lower powers. Given the cost of running a VLocity I would not think i was worth  it. Also these lower power sets will get pushed more to try and make up for the lower power, so fuel saving will not be as good as they expect.

woodford

I just think dropping from 750hp to 650hp is more trouble than it is worth. Are we really going save that much in fuel by dropping 100hp per car?

Changing a diesel engines power is quite simple, no real difficulty. Fuel saving will be around 16 litres per hour at full power, aprox proportionally less at lower powers. Given the cost of running a VLocity I would not think i was worth  it. Also these lower power sets will get pushed more to try and make up for the lower power, so fuel saving will not be as good as they expect.

woodford

If they get pushed harder, what will that do to the unit in terms of additional wear and tear?

I just think dropping from 750hp to 650hp is more trouble than it is worth. Are we really going save that much in fuel by dropping 100hp per car?