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MrX · 28-07-2006, 16:12

Mark,

When you mention that the computer displays were off. Do you mean that the suspension is controlled by the train's on-board software?

Incidently, I was on the heathrow express recently and the ride is IDENTICAL to the CDE. Same feeling and sounds. Also, when I got up to move down the coach to get something out of my bag, it was pretty much identical to the CDE i.e. the same forces etc.

Also a CAF project, clearly they share some of the same mechanics.

Also, the heathrow connect has pretty much the same toilets, just in a different colour scheme. Similar voice announcements too on the connect.

28-07-2006, 16:12	#6
MrX Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 585	Mark, When you mention that the computer displays were off. Do you mean that the suspension is controlled by the train's on-board software? Incidently, I was on the heathrow express recently and the ride is IDENTICAL to the CDE. Same feeling and sounds. Also, when I got up to move down the coach to get something out of my bag, it was pretty much identical to the CDE i.e. the same forces etc. Also a CAF project, clearly they share some of the same mechanics. Also, the heathrow connect has pretty much the same toilets, just in a different colour scheme. Similar voice announcements too on the connect. Last edited by MrX : 28-07-2006 at 16:15.