On 23/11/2015 10:44, wrote:
On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:10:45 +0000, Someone Somewhere
wrote:


Talking of which, I see that the Wupperthal danglebahn is getting new
trains.

I saw.

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/u...on-15-car.html


Those could not have been cheap, considering their unique design.

I'm amazed by the weight of them - 25 tonnes - I'd have thought that
given they dangle weight would have been an important consideration.
Doesn't make much difference really
A good part of the weight will the running gear wheels, motors and the
bogie frames They will be supported direct by the wheels on top of the
rail just like an ordinary train though the rail will have to be
strong enough for 100% of the weight rather than 50%.
The suspension arms and the body work which hang below will be
relatively light in comparison to the mechanicals.

Quick google, Found this which is a fansite
http://www.schwebebahn-in-wuppertal.de/neuezuegee.htm

The figures don't add up to 25 tonnes though, two bogies at 12.5
Tonnes does , then bodies at 5.4 Tonnes so a car 30.5 in total.
Wonder which is the more accurate figure, anyhow looking at the specs
for the older cars the ratio of running gear to body work weight
seems to be similar .

G.Harman

Interesting - thanks.

Next question - I'm surprised the inside of the vehicles isn't more
symmetrical...