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Tour hosts: Larry, Jennifer, David |
RSES members |
Camera view of Lindberg tunnel |
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| Jennifer talking to RSES members |
Train engineer controls |
Yes, I will follow the rules... |
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| Train service bay |
View of elevated service bay |
Service from the top or bottom |
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| Tow-truck on steroids |
This puppy can lift the train back onto the track |
Wheel truing machine |
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| Train sized car wash
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Train wash |
Security everywhere |
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| Train control center |
Train control operator station |
One view of the train control computer |
Hiawatha Light
Rail Fun-Facts... |
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Heating/Cooling System: 208 VDC motor 6 cylinder commpressor Two 7-ton, 3-stage compressors 507C refrigerant 750 VAC heating system |
Phase one stats: Opened June, 2004 Dual tracks Length, 12 miles (each way) 14 stations $715.3 million to build |
Train Info: 24 cars 94 feet in length 186 passengers per car 66 seated, 120 standing Top speed of 55 mph |
| Thanks
to Jennifer, Larry, & David for a GREAT tour! |
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Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Twin Cities