smallspy
Senior Member
I wondered if this was so - particularly since Union's platforms are so narrow. Loading and unloading delay, and passage of trains through crowded platforms, is not what it might be under optimal platform design.
I can't help but think that there's a better way - perhaps set it up so that platform loading on even-numbered platforms and offloading onto odd-numbered platforms. But let's be honest, there's a lot that needs to be done before we even worry about that kind of fine detail.
As to turning regulations, if TC ever gets their heads around crash worthiness specs, the next battle will be brake and control continuity. The regulations are written as if every train has a vintage 1876 Westinghouse air brake control at one end (they kinda do) and a 1940-era 27-pin diesel MU control cable between cars (as they do). Technology has come a ways, and I hope whatever EMU GO buys will have a radically modern braking and control system.
- Paul
Well, they are finally coming around. They have made some minor changes and improvements - for instance, within the this calendar year (I believe) turning trains within the USRC are now exempt from doing a brake test while changing ends. Hurray for small miracles, right?
Could you help to clarify what "upset limit" means?
"Upset limit" is another way of saying the "theoretical maximum".
Dan
Toronto, Ont.