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Mark Gleeson · 06-02-2006, 18:59

Sure TGV got to 515 km/h in the mid 1980's and the ride was still better than average intercity train at 160kph

I'll stick with steel wheels its a lot more energy efficient

The Germans have a maglev test track where you can have a go

06-02-2006, 18:59	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Sure TGV got to 515 km/h in the mid 1980's and the ride was still better than average intercity train at 160kph I'll stick with steel wheels its a lot more energy efficient The Germans have a maglev test track where you can have a go Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 06-02-2006 at 19:04.