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[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 25 points 4 days ago

Acela runs on tracks like this

CRRC trains run on tracks like this

[-] FALGSConaut@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago

I'm just seeing more evidence of Communist Chinese Rail Superiority. They also had some of the last steam locomotives in active service so I'm sensing a pattern here...

[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago

Communist Chinese Rail Superiority is just as important as Communist Chinese Train Superiority

[-] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 10 points 4 days ago

Why are the tracks so wiggly? Does this cause problems?

[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 24 points 4 days ago

Because they're poorly maintained. Yes, it makes the trains run slow and derail frequently.

[-] FunkyStuff@hexbear.net 18 points 4 days ago

They're wiggly because of thermal expansion and age. It limits the top speed of trains running on those lines.

[-] keepcarrot@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago

I like modern continuous welded track, but it actually gets hotter here than the heated track was during construction >.>

I'm not looking forward to 40+ degree days

this post was submitted on 22 Nov 2024
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