Train consists of aluminum construction vista-dome cars and ordinary cars, with powered cars placed at both ends and in middle section of train; low height (3.35 m for ordinary cars, 3.96 m for vista-dome cars), low gravity center, and pendulum-type suspension assure high stability even on sharp curves at speeds up to 135 km/hr and up to 200 km/hr on straight stretches; train is powered by five 400 hp gas turbines mechanically coupled with bogey shafts.
Turbine-powered train of Canadian National Railways
Le turbotrain des Chemins de fer Nationaux du Canada
Genie Civil ; 144 , n 2
1967
5 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Französisch
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