Re: Hy-Rail speed limit?
Author: Jim
Date: 03-02-2018 - 20:51
Big Brandt rig?
[u][/u]Nudge Wrote:
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> Those tiny wheels don't do much in keeping the
> vehicle on the rails with high speed. That's why
> the 45 mph max. I have seen them walk off curves
> and wind up way down in the ditch. Lots of damage.
> You really don't have much braking either. A
> polished rail and rubber tires don't really help
> much at high speeds.
>
> Those big 3 axle trucks that have coupler's on
> both ends and tow around cars are the same. I
> think they should be locomotives, I saw one north
> of K Falls ripping right along at 50 plus and the
> air hoses were not connected. That's what you get
> hiring scab outfits and UP looks the other way.
>
>
> Nudge