bikkuri bahn Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Question to any UK-based members: Are the Class 442 emus equipped with axle hung traction motors? In videos they sure sound like them. Edited January 27, 2014 by bikkuri bahn Link to comment
kvp Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It looks like they reused the traction equipment from old 4rep and 4tc units. And yes, axle hung, geared DC motors. Link to comment
bikkuri bahn Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I see. That's a lot of unsprung weight pounding the track, especially on these 100mph capable trains. Love the sound, though. Link to comment
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