02-07-2018, 10:12 PM
(02-07-2018, 07:15 PM)Canard Wrote:(02-07-2018, 02:50 PM)ijmorlan Wrote: Thanks! Interesting that it looks as if most of the former siding is still there and connected to test track for something that needs to be able to take tight corners - ICTS?
The sharp S-Curves just north of the assembly hall are the original test curves for the CLRV/ALRV test and development programme.
As a refresher, here's a map I put together showing the (current!) test track configuration:
This is going to change dramatically in the next couple of years (!), starting with the new TTC-gauge test track, which will be South of (and parallel to) the Monorail test track.
(02-07-2018, 02:51 PM)jamincan Wrote: I wonder why they're doing the clearance test under it's own power now, while before they were doing a pull-through test without power.
I wonder this too! I was of the impression that every centimetre of track would have to see an LRV being towed through it, first, prior to running under its own power. I don't know if that's something I just assumed based on historically how I've seen other systems commissioned, or some "rule" I fabricated on my own. Either way, it sounds like it will significantly reduce the commissioning time if it's not an absolute requirement.
Kevin - as always, you are the man!!
Thanks very much, this is extremely helpful!
Do you know the gauge of the CLRV/ALRV test track? I can imagine it being TTC-gauge because the TTC was the main customer, but I can also see it being standard-gauge because they intended to sell those vehicles to lots of systems.
Also do you know if the test tracks will connect directly to the assembly halls? It seems like it would be convenient to be able to just drive a vehicle out of the assembly building and onto the test track, then later over to a loading platform and straight onto a flat car (with no special ramp like they use here).