That's not quite correct, Chris (although it's an understandable
misinterpretation).
Here's a high-def image:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/RENFE_Class_730_Viaducto_
Martin_Gil.jpg
The rolling stock is indeed articulated, but the wheelset between each coach
is not on an axle!
A couple of videos from the manufacturer. This is without any commentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SqX_13cPk0M
This has an explanation of the wheelset concept at 2:44 onwards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OF7krSxJ71A
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Trask [mailto:christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 26 July 2013 03:44
To: Olympus Camera Discussion; Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] Train Crash
I found some photos of RENFE passenger tains on RailPictures.net, among
which were:
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=441404&nseq=13
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=441398&nseq=14
Are this the same type as in this morning's crash? If I enlarge it I
notice that there is just a single axle between each carriage, rather than
the 2-axle wheelset found on the TGV. I'd be a bit uneasy about the
stability of a train with such an arrangement at high speed.
Also, on TrainWeb I learned that it is illegal to photograph railway
equipment unless you have a permit. Is this correct? Sounds like something
from the facist era of Francisco Franco.
Chris
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