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Finland made bi-level passenger cars - Lost the link

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Finland made bi-level passenger cars - Lost the link
Posted by CMStPnP on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 3:46 PM

Hey there was a pretty neat writeup on Finnish made bi-level cars with interior pictures.   They look similar to the Siemens brand and are 125 mph capable but they are a little more boxy and utilitarian on the insides.   If anyone can find that link again via Google I lost the manufacturer name and link to the pics.

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Posted by CJtrainguy on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 3:59 PM

Apparently made by a Skoda subsidiary in Finland. https://www.skoda.cz/en/products/coaches/double-decker-cars/

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Posted by CMStPnP on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 5:28 PM
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Posted by Electroliner 1935 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 6:21 PM

Took me a minute to decode "Steering" cars, first thought was steerage class on ships but found it is what we call CAB Cars. How does one Steer a train?

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Posted by Gramp on Thursday, June 20, 2019 11:40 AM

Interesting that they have "sleeper cars".  On the face of it, I wouldn't think Finland would have the distances to make overnight accomodations attractive.

I see that they offer auto carrier service at several locations, too.

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Posted by bill613a on Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:05 PM

Woluld these cars be NEC compatible?

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:48 PM

Not likely, Finnish railroads are on 5-foot gauge.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul

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