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What is the flying banana train?
The New Measurement Train (NMT), also known as the Flying Banana, is a specialised train which operates in the United Kingdom to assess the condition of track so that engineers can determine where to work.
Why are UK trains limited to 125 mph?
The Class 390 was designed for 140 mph (225 km/h), but is currently limited to 125 mph (201 km/h) due to a lack of cab signalling which is required by regulations for trains to be permitted to operate at more than 125 mph.
What is yellow plant in railway?
The yellow plant will be used during the night to monitor and maintain the Crossrail routes. The 48-metre-long rail milling train is the first of its kind to be used in the UK and is able to scan rails using electromagnetic crack detection, looking for any defects.
What is plain line pattern recognition?
What is Plain Line Pattern Recognition? A PLPR camera. Cameras mounted underneath the trains capture an image every 0.8mm, taking 70,000 images a second at the top speed of 125mph. PLPR identifies potential defects and sends them to our expert inspection team in Derby.
What ever happened to the Class 43 Hornby Class 43 HST?
In 2006, the Class 43 HST topped the Wish List Poll – a means for model railway enthusiasts to vote for models they’d most like to see produced by manufacturers. It was still the most-wanted diesel locomotive the following year and in 2008, Hornby responded by re-tooling a model to super-detail standards.
What’s new at Hornby HST?
A duo of new Railroad HSTs are now in stock, including a GWR HST train set and BR blue/grey Power cars. Hornby produce a model of the Class 43 “High Speed Train” as part of their OO gauge Railroad range. These budget models cover this iconic class in a number of liveries from across their lifespan including GWR and BR blue/ grey.
What is a Class 43 high speed train?
Hornby produce a model of the Class 43 “High Speed Train” as part of their OO gauge Railroad range. These budget models cover this iconic class in a number of liveries from across their lifespan including GWR and BR blue/ grey.
Are there any high speed trains on the railroad?
A duo of new Railroad HSTs are now in stock, including a GWR HST train set and BR blue/grey Power cars. Hornby produce a model of the Class 43 “High Speed Train” as part of their OO gauge Railroad range.