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Forum: Light Rail and Metros

10th September 2009, 21:53

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

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Posted By swisstrains

I think it used to be called "s--t stirring" in...

I think it used to be called "s--t stirring" in my day.:D

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

10th September 2009, 16:23

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

During the upgrading work EWS Class 60's were...

During the upgrading work EWS Class 60's were permitted to work on the Metrolink line from Bury to Collyhurst Tunnel. Only the cut-down 08's were permitted to proceed through the tunnel into...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

29th August 2009, 10:12

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

And to prevent light rail and heavy rail vehicles...

And to prevent light rail and heavy rail vehicles coming into contact it would have to run in the middle of the night when all the Metrolink trams were safely tucked in bed....................Now...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

23rd August 2009, 22:14

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

Thanks for that JEB. I had forgotten about wheel...

Thanks for that JEB. I had forgotten about wheel profile differences when comparing trams and heavy rail vehicles.
Years ago I believe that there were some places where heavy rail wagons were...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

23rd August 2009, 20:49

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

I have a copy of the Metrolink handbook and a...

I have a copy of the Metrolink handbook and a Metrolink tram is 2650mm at its widest point (doors) They should, in theory, be able to go anywhere on the rail network that has the most common loading...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

23rd August 2009, 18:58

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

Good question. The Metrolink vehicles are...

Good question.
The Metrolink vehicles are standard track gauge but are they wider than a normal train? If they are normal width then I can't see any reason why a Dellner coupler fitted loco...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

22nd August 2009, 21:27

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

Although the Manchester-Bury and...

Although the Manchester-Bury and Manchester-Altrincham sections were originally heavy rail lines the Manchester Metrolink vehicles are NOT "tram-trains" because they cannot share their tracks with...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

22nd December 2008, 19:01

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

It doesn't really matter which route the DoT...

It doesn't really matter which route the DoT choose as I don't think they have any intention of developing the Tram-Train concept as such. I get the feeling that they are after a replacement for the...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

20th November 2006, 22:20

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

David, The Metrolink and Network Rail tracks...

David,
The Metrolink and Network Rail tracks are separate between Navigation Road and Altrincham.
To the north of Navigation Road station the Metrolink line from Manchester City Centre changes...

Forum: Light Rail and Metros

20th November 2006, 21:51

Replies: 34

"Tram-train"

Views: 21,354

Posted By swisstrains

I think there's a bit of confusion creeping into...

I think there's a bit of confusion creeping into this thread.
The Tram-Trains that gros-beta refers to are trains that regularly run on mainlines together with other heavy rail traffic but can also...

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