High-speed rail project from L.A. to San Francisco : cost ballooned from $30 billion to $120 billion
60 years since Japan's #Shinkansen U.S. still doesn't have a #BulletTrain
#NationalPriorities
#CriticalInfrastructure vs #spacerace
#RailNetwork vs #moonshot
#TurboTrain vs #gridlocktraffic
Hello from #Toronto 🇨🇦 Union Station: an early morning departure on #VIArail train #60 for #Montréal today. According to my 1970s timetable booklet, a high-speed #Turbotrain worked #60, the eastbound “Corridor” morning service, back then. Travelling times of the “Turbos” remain unmatched until today.
This image showcases a vintage promotional poster for the TGV 001 high-speed train. The train is depicted in a sleek, aerodynamic design with a vibrant orange and white color scheme. The text "TGV 001" is prominently displayed in bold, black letters, with "300 km/h" written below, indicating its speed capability. The train is positioned on a track, with the background featuring a stylized orange and white stripe pattern. The image captures the essence of high-speed rail innovation from the era.
This image is a detailed brochure page about the TGV 001 power cars. It features technical diagrams and photographs of the train's internal components. The top section shows a schematic layout of the power cars, highlighting various compartments such as the driver's cabin, gas turbine, air reservoirs, and passenger areas. The bottom left includes a photo of the driver's cabin, emphasizing its design for security and ergonomics. The bottom right displays the turbo-alternator group, explaining its compact design and power output capabilities. The brochure provides insights into the train's advanced engineering and operational features.
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• alsthom manual | 1974
• via retours.eu/en/36-tres-g...
#retrofuture #hsr #turbotrain #tgv001
This image features a vintage postcard showcasing the Turbotrain TGV 001, an early high-speed train with a sleek, aerodynamic design in orange and white. The train is depicted on a track with buildings in the background. The postcard commemorates the "PHILAFER 74" International Stamp Exhibition, with a circular postmark dated "31-8-74" from Tours, France. A French postage stamp in the top right corner displays the Turbotrain and is valued at 0.60 francs. The train's design and the stamp highlight the technological advancements of the era.
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• back to the space-age on-board the high-speed turbotrain prototype envisioned by french national railway company sncf in 1972
• short film from the archives (~17mns)
• youtu.be/1VTfoSltNRI
#retrofuture #hsr #turbotrain #tgv001
For a moment I thought you were talking about Canada’s TurboTrain. thewalrus.ca/off-the-rails/ #guybillout #Sikorsky #Turbotrain #TheWalrus @thewalrus.ca
For a moment I thought you were talking about Canada’s TurboTrain. thewalrus.ca/off-the-rails/ #guybuilot #Sikorsky #Turbotrain #TheWalrus @thewalrus.ca
Un train ETG Valence - Grenoble à Voreppe.
#unjourunephoto
7471 Valence-Grenoble à Voreppe (38)
ETG (Turbotrain)
26 décembre 1982
Photo : Renaud Cornu-Emieux
flic.kr/p/21SGrYJ
#turbotrain #ETG #Voreppe
The image shows a bright orange and silver train with the letters 'SNCF' on the front, indicating it is operated by the French National Railway Company. The train is stationary on a track, with overhead electric lines visible above. The front of the train has a rounded, aerodynamic design with large windows and two prominent headlights. A sign on a pole to the left reads 'SAINT-SAVOL.' The scene is set in a rural or suburban area with clear skies and some buildings in the background.
The image is a detailed diagram of a train, showing both an exterior side view and an interior top-down view. The exterior view highlights various components of the train, including the diesel engine, gearbox, exhaust, fan, radiator, and air intake. The interior view shows the layout of the train, including the driver's cabin and baggage area. This image provides a comprehensive look at the mechanical and structural elements of a train, useful for educational purposes or for those interested in train engineering.
The image is a detailed diagram of a train, highlighting various components and their locations. The train is shown in a side view with labels pointing to specific parts. The labeled components include 'RESERVOIRS à combustible' (fuel tanks), 'ECHAPPEMENT' (exhaust), 'REDUCTEUR' (reducer), 'TURBO-MOTEUR' (turbo engine), 'CABINE de CONDUITE' (driving cabin), and 'COULOIR de SERVICE' (service corridor). The diagram is divided into two sections, with the upper section showing the entire train and the lower section focusing on the front part of the train.
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• réalisation | andré périé | 1968
• archives sncf
• dai.ly/xc5729
#retrofuture #turbotrain #sncf
May 2002 at #Bordeaux 🇫🇷: an #SNCF #RTG #Turbotrain awaits departure from the outermost platform. I could imagine they weren’t allowed under the station roof: their helicopter-type gas turbines developed an incredible (not to say deafening) sound when gearing up.
#PastTrainTrips
