World speed record on the diesel train

[sytoedov]

As fun of TTD I must show you these videos
Enjoy!

from the cabin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwYXjxXFha0

and side-view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWDdNe_zx5A

[Daan Timmer]

1993??

[Killer 11]

1993 or not it is still the fastest any diesel train went.

[Illegal_Alien]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_speed ... les#Diesel

For other records...

[ostlandr]

Thanks for the links! That gives me something to shoot for.

[hippeebus]

I'd still argue that it wouldnt have managed it pulling coaching stock. I reckon without Mk3's in tow, a HST could hit 300kph.

[buildstrong]

This is truly a great posting. Thanks for the links buddy. We had not been aware of this.

[Dave]

I'd still argue that it wouldnt have managed it pulling coaching stock. I reckon without Mk3's in tow, a HST could hit 300kph.

Back in the day, when Manchester Picc-Manchester Airport movements were part of the XC network, Virgin XC used to run 158s. However in days of shortage (they were also used down in Swindon), they'd use 43+mk3+mk3+43.

I remember a funny story of a driver who said he'd hit linespeed (90mph) within 100 yards of the end of the platform haha.

They're not underpowered, the 43.

[EnternalD]

TEP 70 (2EM62 modernised caterpilar edition, siemens euroruner goes too) always going near home, but i couldn't imagine that something like this (TEP 80) could reach 200 and more km/h.