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- the record run:
- setted up: 01-Mai-1988
- velocity record: 406 km/h ( 252.3 mph)
- line: between Fulda and Würzburg
in Germany
- train - ICE/V 'Versuch'
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+...+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) Germany
- train(2 loc. 3 trailers) length: 113.420 mm ( 4,465.4 in)
- locomotiv - ICE/V (401 001/002)
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: Krupp, Kraus-Maffei, Thyssen-Henschel, BBC, Siemens in 1985
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 15 kV AC 16 2/3 Hz
- achievment: 4200 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 20.200 mm ( 795.3 in)
- width: 3.070 mm ( 120.9 in)
- height: 3.820 mm ( 150,4 in)
- wheelbase: 11.460 mm (791.3 in)
- wheeldiameter: 1.000 mm ( 39.4 in)
- axle distance: 3.000 mm ( 118.1 in)
- trailer - ICE/V (801)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 24.340 mm ( 958.3 in)
- width: 2.903 mm ( 114.3 in)
- height: 3.650 mm ( 143.7 in)
- wheelbase: 17.000 mm ( 669.3 in)
- wheeldiameter: 920 mm ( 36.2 in)
- axle distance: 2.800 mm ( 110.2 in)
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- train - ICE 'InterCityExpress'
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+...+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) Germany
- train(2 loc. 10 trailers) length: 305.120 mm ( 12,012.8 in)
- train(2 loc. 14 trailers) length: 410.720 mm ( 16,170.4 in)
- locomotiv - ICE (401)
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- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: KM, Henschel Krupp, AEG, ABB, Siemens in 1989
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 15 kV AC 16 2/3 Hz
- achievment: 4800 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 20.560 mm ( 809.4 in)
- width: 3.070 mm ( 120.9 in)
- height: 3.840 mm ( 151.2 in)
- wheelbase: 11.460 mm ( 451.2 in)
- wheeldiameter: 1.040 mm ( 40.9 in)
- axle distance: 3.000 mm ( 118.1 in)
- trailer - ICE (801)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 26.400 mm ( 1039.4 in)
- width: 3.020 mm ( 118.9 in)
- height: 3.840 mm ( 151.2 in)
- wheelbase: 19.000 mm ( 748.0 in)
- wheeldiameter: 920 mm ( 36.2 in)
- axle distance: 2.800 mm ( 110.2 in)
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- the record run:
- setted up: 08-Dec-1972
- velocity record: 318,0 km/h ( 197.6 mph)
- line: between Lamothe and Morcenx
in France
- train - TGV 'Trains ŕ Grande Vitesse' - "Turbotrain"
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'+...+2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer francais' (SNCF) France
- train(2 loc. 3 trailers) length: about 100.000 mm ( 3,937.1 in)
- locomotiv - TGV-001
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: Alsthom and other in 1972
- engine: gasturbine 'Turmo III G and X'
- achievment: 1880 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: about 19.020 mm ( 748.8 in)
- wheelbase: about 14.000 mm ( 551.2 in)
- axle distance: about 3.000 mm ( 118.1 in)
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- the record run:
- setted up: 26-Feb-1981
- velocity record: 380,4 km/h ( 236.4 mph)
- line: Moulins en Tonnerrois
in France
- train - TGV 'Trains ŕ Grande Vitesse' - PSE(Paris-Sud Est)
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+Bo'2'+...+Bo'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer francais' (SNCF) France
- engine: electrical engine
- train(2 loc. 8 trailers) length: 200.000 mm ( 7,874.2 in)
- locomotiv - TGV-PSE
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: Alsthom and other in 1980
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 29 kV AC 50 Hz / 1,5 kV DC
- achievment: 6450 kW (max. two engines + trailers)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 22.160 mm ( 872.5 in)
- width: 2.810 mm ( 110.6 in)
- wheelbase: 14.000 mm ( 551.2 in)
- axle distance: 3.000 mm ( 118.1 in)
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- the record run:
- setted up: 18-Mai-1990
- velocity record: 515,3 km/h ( 320.2 mph)
- line: between Courtalain and Tours
in France
- load: only two modified engines No.325
with bigger wheels and a rear spoiler
- train - TGV 'Trains ŕ Grande Vitesse' - Atlantique
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'2'+...+2'2'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer francais' (SNCF) France
- engine: electrical engine
- train(2 loc. 10 trailers) length: 238.00 mm ( 9,370.3 in)
- locomotiv - TGV-A
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: GEC-Alsthom and other in 1989
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 29 kV AC 50 Hz / 1,5 kV DC
- achievment: 4375 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 22.160 mm ( 872.5 in)
- width: 2.904 mm ( 114.3 in)
- wheelbase: 14.000 mm ( 551.2 in)
- wheeldiameter: 920 mm ( 36.2 in)
- axle distance: 3.000 mm ( 118.1 in)
- trailer - TGV-A
- geometric measurements:
- width: 2.900 mm ( 114.2 in)
- wheelbase: 18.700 mm ( 736.2 in)
more detailed view with the first trailer
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- train - TGV 'Trains ŕ Grande Vitesse' - Duplex "Thalys"
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'+...+2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer francais' (SNCF) France
- engine: electrical engine
- train(2 loc. 8 trailers) length: 200.190 mm ( 7,881.6 in)
- locomotiv - TGV-2N
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: GEC-Alsthom and other in 1994
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 25 kV AC 50 Hz / 3 kV DC
- achievment: 4400 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 22.150 mm ( 872.1 in)
- width: 2.904 mm ( 114.3 in)
- wheelbase: 14.000 mm ( 551.2 in)
- trailer - TGV-2N
- geometric measurements:
- length: 18.700 mm ( 736.2 in)
- width: 2.900 mm ( 114.2 in)
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- train - TMST "Eurostar"
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+Bo'2'2'+...+2'2'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer francais' (SNCF) France
- train(2 loc. 18 trailers) length: 394.000 mm ( 15,512.1 in)
- locomotiv - TMST
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: GEC-Alsthom and other in 1993
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 25 kV AC 50 Hz / 3 kV DC / 750 V DC (currenttrack)
- achievment: 12.200 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 22.160 mm ( 872.5 in)
- width: 2.810 mm ( 110.6 in)
- wheelbase: 14.000 mm ( 551.2 in)
- trailer - TMST
- geometric measurements:
- length: 18.700 mm ( 736.2 in)
- wheelbase: 13.035 mm ( 513.2 in)
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- train - AVE 'Alta velocidad Espan~ola' 100
TAV 'Tren ad Alta Velocidad'
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'2'+...+2'2'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: Spanish national Railways (RENFE) Spain
- train(2 loc. 8 trailers) length: 200.140 mm ( 7,879.7 in)
- track width: 1.668 mm ( 65.7 in)
- locomotiv - AVE 100
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: GEC-Alsthom and other in 1992
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 25 kV AC 50 Hz / 3 kV DC
- achievment: 4400 kW (max.)
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- train - X 2000
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+...+2'2'
- administration: (SJ) Sweden
- train(1 loc. 4 trailers 1 steer.) length: 139.300 mm ( 5,48.4 in)
- locomotiv - X 2000
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: ABB Traction in 1989
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 15 kV AC 16 2/3 Hz
- achievment: 3260 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 16.980 mm ( 809.4 in)
- width: 3.080 mm ( 120.3 in)
- height: 3.800 mm ( 149.6 in)
- wheelbase: 9.500 mm ( 374.0 in)
- axle distance: 2.900 mm ( 114.2 in)
trailer - X 2000
- geometric measurements:
- length: 22.680 mm ( 892.9 in)
- wheelbase: 17.700 mm ( 696.9 in)
steering - X 2000
- geometric measurements:
- length: 21.980 mm ( 865.4 in)
- wheelbase: 14.500 mm ( 570.9 in)
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- train - Intercity 225 Class 91 'High Speed Electric Train'
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+...+2'2'
- administration: British Rail (BR) Great Britain
- train(1 loc. 8 trailers 1 steer.) length: 225.200 mm ( 8,866.3 in)
- locomotiv - InterCity 225 - HST
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: General Electric, Metro-Cammell in 1987
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage:
- achievment: 4530 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 19.400 mm ( 763.8 in)
- width: 3.350 mm ( 131.9 in)
- wheelbase: 10.500 mm ( 413.4 in)
- axle distance: 3.350 mm ( 131.9 in)
- trailer - InterCity 225
- geometric measurements:
- length: 23.400 mm ( 921.3 in)
- width: 2.730 mm ( 107.5 in)
- wheelbase: 16.000 mm ( 629.9 in)
- axle distance: 2.500 mm ( 98.5 in)
- steering - InterCity 225
- geometric measurements:
- length: 18.587 mm ( 731.8 in)
- wheelbase: 10.900 mm ( 429.1 in)
- axle distance: 2.600 mm ( 102.4 in)
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- train - ETR Y 500 'Alta Velocita'
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+...+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
- administration: (FS) Italy
- train(2 loc. 11 trailers) length: 239.000 mm ( 9,409.6 in)
- locomotiv - ETR Y 500 (E 404000)
- europe classification: Bo'Bo'
- producer: Fiat in 1988
- engine: electrical engine
- electric voltage: 3 kV DC
- achievment: 4000 kW (max.)
- geometric measurements:
- length: 20.800 mm ( 818.9 in)
- width: 2.900 mm ( 114.2 in)
- height: 3.800 mm ( 149.6 in)
- wheelbase: 12.000 mm ( 472.4 in)
- trailer - ETR 500
- geometric measurements:
- length: 26.100 mm ( 1,027.8 in)
- width: 2.845 mm ( 112.0 in)
- wheelbase: 19.000 mm ( 748.0 in)
more detailed view locomotiv with the trailers
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* Wikipedia
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* bibliography
- Eisenbahn Journal, special 1/1991, Horst Obermayer, ICE-InterCityExpress am Start, -
- eisenbahn Modellbahn magazin, 6/1992, Aerodynamik auf Schienen, S.18-21 -
- Eisenbahn-Revue International, 5-6/1994, "LeShuttle"-Lokomotiven für Autozüge durch den Ärmelkanal-Tunnel, S.153-168 -
- Eisenbahn-Revue International, 9/1995, TGV Duplex vorgestellt, S.338-339 -
- Modell EisenBahner, 4/1994, Mit High Speed durch..., S.6-10 -
- Bahn-Special, 1/1991, Die Neue Bahn -
- Bahn-Special, 2/1994, Schnellverkehr und Superzüge -
- Eisenbahn Kurier Special, 21 (II.Quartal '91),Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr -
- R.L.Temming, Eisenbahn für morgen schon heute , verlegt bei Kaiser, 1990 -
- P.Lorin, TGV-Der schnellste Zug der Welt, Orell Füssli Verlag Zürich, 1985 -
* web sites
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