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AMTRAK to begin 165 MPH testing tonight
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<p>[quote user="blue streak 1"]</p> <p>[quote user="oltmannd"]</p> <p>The problem with arcing is that a good chunk of the voltage drop in the circuit is across the arc, so you aren't getting full power to the propulsion system. . </p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/_Ir_n3J5ABA">http://youtu.be/_Ir_n3J5ABA</a></p> <p><strong>The voltage drop is another reason to have a higher CAT voltage. I always heard about 1000 - 1500 V drop per inch ? Arcing even occurrs on low speed low volage CAT such as light rail. Also arcing can be observed on third rail as well. </strong></p> <p>[/quote] [/quote]</p> <p>So here is the really critical question. When will Amtrak bake 165 mph into the schedule? I need to get a ticket and take a ride.</p> <p>This is great! No need to go to Europe or Japan for a high speed choo choo ride. I don't know about most people, but I could not tell the difference between 165 mph and 187 mph without a speed indicator.</p>
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