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Originally Posted by swisstrains
.............The loco had been "specially prepared" for the record attempt and I assume this probably means re-geared as well as electronically tweaked. ..............
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I have since read in "Todays Railways Europe" that no performance enhancing modifications were made to the loco. The term "specially prepared" refers to additional monitoring equipment that was fitted and the removal of certain parts for safety reasons. During the speed record attempt the locos electric motors were allowed to run more than 50% faster than normal. The Class 1216 Taurus loco normally has a maximum service speed of 230 km/hr.
John.