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Re: CAHSR - ruling grade?
Author: Ernest H. Robl
Date: 08-12-2021 - 10:22

Emp. Nero Wrote:
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> The CAHSR posted a vid showing construction
> progress.
>
> [www.youtube.com]
>
> The Hanford Viaduct is a huge sucker (6000 ft
> long).
>
> Question: What is the ruling grade (%) of the
> line? The elevated sections require ramps that I
> assume are gently sloping.
>
>...


Don't know about the CAHSR, but in Germany, the ICE high-speed line between Frankfurt and Cologne has grades up to 4 per cent. I have not been on this line, but am told that for some people it takes some getting used to -- some have compared it to a mild roller coaster ride.

-- Ernest

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  CAHSR - ruling grade? Emp. Nero 08-11-2021 - 22:06
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  Re: CAHSR - ruling grade? Ernest H. Robl 08-12-2021 - 10:22
  Re: CAHSR - ruling grade? FUD 08-13-2021 - 06:23
  Failing grade Narrator 08-13-2021 - 10:46
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