Alec Cameron said the following to MIKE ROSS on the subject of
Engine Design (13 Oct 97  20:43:38)
 MR> The turns are banked. Taking a turn at 70 mph you feel like you're in a
 MR> race track oval.
 AC> I wasn't thinking of curves, but of the hills and dales due to
 AC> trackbed settling and water damage.
 AC> I ride trains a lot here. The banked curve is a failure if the coffee
 AC> cup is full as the train stops on the banked curve. I find myself
 AC> leaning heavily against the window, or against my unfortunate
 AC> neighbour.  "Sorry Miss!".
Okay, spilling rim filled coffee cups is not the issue. The smooth
computer controlled acceleration from 0 to 70 mph and the smoothness of
the ride on inflated rubber radial tires (not steel rails) is the issue.
Now stop leaning on firm young female bodies under pretext of high
G-forces! :-)
 Mike
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