the lowest footprint has more to do with what is locally practical than what is theoretically best
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Replying to @mrb_rides_again
very glad you asked, i was thinking about this earlier while watching Japanese train video
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Replying to @380kmh @mrb_rides_again
I was struck by how *fast* it was on corners; I knew there was tech for this but it was a stunning demonstration
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Replying to @380kmh @mrb_rides_again
pendulum tech + banked curves = full speed thru a curve
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Replying to @380kmh @mrb_rides_again
if u download my maps of New England rail you'll see that they're actually VERY curvy, not straight...
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Replying to @380kmh @mrb_rides_again
...we must capitalize on tilting train tech if rail will ever make comeback here
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Replying to @380kmh @mrb_rides_again
summary: trains can already handle corners, question is 1) how tight is corner and 2) how fast can you take it
4:55 PM - 18 Oct 2016
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