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.


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    Title :

    Turbine-powered train of Canadian National Railways


    Additional title:

    Le turbotrain des Chemins de fer Nationaux du Canada


    Contributors:
    Archer, M. (author)

    Published in:

    Genie Civil ; 144 , n 2


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    French