29-01-2012, 09:23 PM
Hi Brendan,
Can you get hold of of Bombadier's technical manual for TI 21's (AKA EBI TRACK 200)? I think it's issued as a standard if you work for NR... The answer to most of your question can be found within that document. But as a quick attempt to answer your questions:
Yes, they can be used. I think there maybe a few in use on the GW, possibly in the paddington area, please don't quote me though. However, There definatly will be post electrification of the Didcot area.
I think the issues with electrification compatability are related to the configuration of both the track circuit (single rail, double rail etc) and the traction (use of BT or AT etc). If you need to understand electrification a little better, then there is a good article in the current issue (started in the previous one) of IRSE News.
I hope this helps a little.
Cheers.
Can you get hold of of Bombadier's technical manual for TI 21's (AKA EBI TRACK 200)? I think it's issued as a standard if you work for NR... The answer to most of your question can be found within that document. But as a quick attempt to answer your questions:
Yes, they can be used. I think there maybe a few in use on the GW, possibly in the paddington area, please don't quote me though. However, There definatly will be post electrification of the Didcot area.
I think the issues with electrification compatability are related to the configuration of both the track circuit (single rail, double rail etc) and the traction (use of BT or AT etc). If you need to understand electrification a little better, then there is a good article in the current issue (started in the previous one) of IRSE News.
I hope this helps a little.
Cheers.