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5117
thanks tons Duke, this is the link for the specs for the Hitachi Type 2 model (Tokyo-Haneda) http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~cce08940/91.jpg ... ...
Chad Maglaque
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Feb 1, 2003
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5118
... <DavidWard@p...> wrote: A commuter train crash in Australia that killed 9 and badly injured 41. Mr. Ward: Make sure you NEVER mention the endless CARnage...
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5119
... <DavidWard@p...> ... doesn't benefit them, yet costs them lots of transit money if Link has more overruns--isn't about CETA, it's about people protecting ...
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Feb 1, 2003
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5120
... pressure on Bombardier to modify their trains to walk-through because of the scope of the project. I would totally agree here. I missed this meeting, but...
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Feb 1, 2003
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5121
... PRT continues to fail at such a rapid rate, it's hard to stay current, even for RWU: http://www.htvwales.com/htvwales-cgi/news/show?id=19 "POD TRANSPORT...
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5122
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me- briefs30.2jan30,0,6586845.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dcalifornia IN BRIEF / GLENDALE Motorist's Metrolink Death Is...
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Feb 1, 2003
6:07 pm
5123
There are those on both sides of the aisle that strongly believe in public transit. How about easing off on the I-hate-Republicans talk and let's work...
Kim Pedersen <monorai...
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Feb 1, 2003
7:22 pm
5124
The current exhibit at Westlake has a video showing that the LRT system will not be walk-through. The ST person told me that the trains have been picked and...
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Feb 1, 2003
10:01 pm
5125
Any transit organization that receives federal funding is required to report their operational data yearly to the FTA. This data is published and you can find...
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Feb 1, 2003
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5126
... Sherwin^RiseAboveItAll" <jpsher@w...> wrote: Since the LRT will be limited to 4 minute headways at best and the monorail will not have trains over 240' but...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5127
Jesus Christ, roadwarrior, you really piss me off when when you make such ludicrous comments like this. I DO mention the carnage from cars--and it's exactly...
David Ward
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Feb 2, 2003
6:14 am
5128
Peter - You always claim to be a supporter of light rail but then you always seek to make negative comments about it? Why do you continue on this tirade...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5129
Sound Transit just advertised for bids on 31 light rail cars last month, and a decisions can't be made on a supplier until bids have been received! And the...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5130
Peter - Thanks for taking the bait and proving my point about how monorail people just can't leave alone when it comes to anything positive about light rail. ...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5131
Bombardier makes Light Rail and Monorail trains that are identical from the floor up. Exact same capacity. You are an idiot. DLF ... -- ...
David Forbus
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Feb 2, 2003
8:27 pm
5132
... and Munich come to mind Well, not quite. Please see the new Munich C-trains in the photos section....
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Feb 2, 2003
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5133
... <DavidWard@p...> wrote: Every day I go out, I wish there was PRT. I wouldn't have to wait half an hour for the next bus when I just miss it. I wouldn't...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5134
David - Ryan was making a good point and all you can say is "You are an idiot." Why not offer some intelligent rebuttal instead of mindless namecalling? ...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5135
David- I must be an idiot, because I am very confused here. You claim that light rail and monorail vehicles are identical from the floor up. I always thought...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5136
Good points Road Warrior. I just saw that article about Portland and Vancouver today. Portland doesn't seem to be having any heartburns about light rail or...
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Feb 2, 2003
9:04 pm
5137
Peter - Perhaps someone should have put a label on the video saying 'THIS IS A SIMULATION' If we're comparing simulations, the cars displayed on all ETC ...
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Feb 2, 2003
9:15 pm
5138
Ryan - You might try taking a look at the Bombardier web site. Unfortunately, they don't link into their web site. Click under 'Core business - Bombardier...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5139
Ryan I thought the bait was not addressing your statement but rather going off on some other subject. To Rich I can only say that I was trying to correct...
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Feb 2, 2003
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5140
As the person responsible for creating the ETC monorail simulations, I must correct some inaccurate assertions of Mr. Borkowski regarding animated video...
Edwin Stone
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Feb 2, 2003
11:37 pm
5141
First of all, there are a number of different monorail designs, and light rail designs as well. But I have seen information from Bombardier that stated that...
David Forbus
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Feb 3, 2003
12:35 am
5142
Peter - Maybe we should all repeat this in unison so you are able to understand it. The maximum headway for the RV would be 4 minutes. By extending across...
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Feb 3, 2003
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5143
Ed - I thought I made it clear that I had gotten the information about seating from the ETC monorail plan. The same diagrams were also at the Seattle Center...
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Feb 3, 2003
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5144
Yes, Link light rail won't be able to run two minute headways through Rainier Valley, but it doesn't need to! Four-car trains every four minutes provides three...
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Feb 3, 2003
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5145
Richard, You stated "Perhaps someone should have put a label on the video saying 'THIS IS A SIMULATION' If we're comparing simulations, the cars displayed on...
Edwin Stone
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Feb 3, 2003
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5146
... because ... seem ... KEVIN - you've hit the nail right on the head - an ounce of prevention is worth (in this case) a ton of 'cure' and we should settle...
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