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Re: Upgrade the remaining R-32s. |
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Posted by Outside the Box on Wed Oct 21 10:58:56 2015, in response to Re: Upgrade the remaining R-32s., posted by #3 West End Jeff on Tue Oct 20 18:31:38 2015. R32 could get a mini-makeover like the R36 WF. It would improve reliability.Remember the NYCTA experiments with hydraulic brakes and flywheels? The MTA could also use it as an opportunity to try out: Wheelsets with axle differentials, independent wheels, radial steering axles, linear eddy current brakes, magnetic track brakes. Modifing the ends of the married pairs to create enclosed vestibules. One of the car end doors would be kept open (but closable), while the other is closed and unlocked as an odor/smoke/fire door. Install experimental automatic people catchers to catch suicidal and wayward persons. Install local door controls to limit cooled air loss during the summer and heated air loss in winter. V2V communications as an alternate or backup to CBTC. |
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