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The Ultimate "Measure TWICE - Cut ONCE" - ngauger - 05-22-2014
French trains 'too wide' to fit in some stations:
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Re: The Ultimate "Measure TWICE - Cut ONCE" - Mike Kieran - 05-22-2014
Amtrak had the same problem with their Acelas sideswiping each other on curves.
Re: The Ultimate "Measure TWICE - Cut ONCE" - Sumpter250 - 05-22-2014
:o 
That makes all my many mistakes, seem 
hock: trivial
Re: The Ultimate "Measure TWICE - Cut ONCE" - Green_Elite_Cab - 05-22-2014
As I understand it, the curves north of New York are too tight for the tilting mechanism of the Acela to be used without brushing other trains, so they have to run at reduced speed to maintain passenger comfort.
Re: The Ultimate "Measure TWICE - Cut ONCE" - Ralph - 05-22-2014
Mon Dieu!!
