02-08-2019, 03:45 PM
Too bad we didn’t go for PRIMOVE, eh?
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02-08-2019, 04:23 PM
Just pretend you're watching the evolution of Doc Brown's time machine, the electrics of the original, the form factor of Part III
02-08-2019, 05:14 PM
Part of Bombardier's wireless solution is short-term energy storage, similar to the above - that's what the MITRAC unit is on the roof.
The MITRAC unit supplies a steady stream of power to the LRV's electrical system. The MITRAC unit is supplied (by potentially intermittent and variable-level) energy via the contactless transfer PRIMOVE system under the vehicle, via the inductive principle. The effective difference is the size/capacity of the energy storage device (battery, supercapacitor) - Brookville's vehicles used on QLINE have a larger battery, so can operate for more than half of the time off-power. 
02-09-2019, 02:09 PM
Thanks for posting that Canard!
I was driving up Courtland from Manitou crossing Blockline yesterday and the lights were flashing, but the arms were up. I thought I might see an LRV coming up the tracks, but nothing. Anyone else seen this before?
02-09-2019, 02:11 PM
Yes, it’s very common. I heard them talking about that on the radio yesterday, an LRV reported it and sent RailTerm out to investigate.
02-09-2019, 05:31 PM
02-09-2019, 06:19 PM
(02-09-2019, 05:31 PM)Canard Wrote:(02-09-2019, 05:29 PM)KevinL Wrote: Could we not retrofit some of the corridor segments to have grass? Or does the ballast have to stay accessible? I'd presume a future municipal government that feels the aesthetics are worth the expense. There's always that possibility. Is winter maintenance that much more of a challenge? The dormant grass would have snow on it, I don't think that should affect operations.
02-10-2019, 12:00 AM
Ahh I feel like I've missed your photo updates lately Canard. Thanks!
02-10-2019, 10:24 AM
You're welcome! I try to get out when I can and bang off a few dozen frames. With a maximum of just 4 LRV's out at a time, spotting a train is challenging, and still very much a purple unicorn for me. I don't live or work along the line, so it's a dedicated trip for me to try and go watch what's going on.
02-10-2019, 07:34 PM
I work at King & Water and even then seeing it is somewhat rare although more common than 6 months ago. I still enjoy seeing No Right Turns sign is lit up followed by a train going by shortly after.
02-11-2019, 10:45 AM
(02-10-2019, 10:24 AM)Canard Wrote: You're welcome! I try to get out when I can and bang off a few dozen frames. With a maximum of just 4 LRV's out at a time, spotting a train is challenging, and still very much a purple unicorn for me. I don't live or work along the line, so it's a dedicated trip for me to try and go watch what's going on. Well it's definitely appreciated. I'm in the same situation for live/work so it's more about getting lucky for me. |
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