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Posted: Dec 30 2013 (15:23)
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Last Response: Dec 31 2013 (16:10)
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Last Response: Dec 31 2013 (16:10)
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I cannot argue further. There is a huge difference between a DD, LHB Rajdhani and a RORO. That's all I can say.
From what I could gather from the FAQ, RDSO n RCF site is
LHB rake width is 3240 mm
DD rake width is 3135 mm
I am yet to...
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LHB rake width is 3240 mm
DD rake width is 3135 mm
I am yet to...
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From what I could gather from the FAQ, RDSO n RCF site is
LHB coach width is 3240 mm
DD coach width is 3135 mm
I am yet to...
more...
LHB coach width is 3240 mm
DD coach width is 3135 mm
I am yet to...
more...
Less width + more height = recipe for high oscillations.
Simple example: SUV vs Sedan.
Simple example: SUV vs Sedan.
The original width of DD had to be reduced as the first DD rake of India i.e. the HWH-DHN DD with its original width was scrapping all the platforms. During trials, it was found that the coaches were having scratch marks just below the lower level windows which was due to the scrapping of the platform edges at higher speeds.
AS far as the height is concerned, I think it is 6" to 9" more than a normal LHB coach.
AS far as the height is concerned, I think it is 6" to 9" more than a normal LHB coach.