VR Hitachi Enginespec

VR Hitachi Enginespec

I got bored and wanted to try Hitachi Engine spec, I tested it using a under frame I made and used it as a M-T-T-M setup, it seems to lack acceleration, but tops at 110kph.

Manufacturer Commonwealth Engineering (electrics), Bayswater (bodies), Martin & King Somerton ('M' car fitout), Newport Workshops (fitout and Trailers)
Replaced 'Swing Door'
Constructed 1972–1981
Entered service 1972
Scrapped 2003
Number built 118 (3 car sets)
Number in service 14 (3 car sets, permanently marshaled as 6 car sets)
Number scrapped 48 (3 car sets)
Formation M-T-T-M D-M, later M-T-M M-T-M
Fleet numbers 1-237 (Motors), 1901-2017 (Trailers)
Capacity 536 seated (6 car)
Operator Victorian Railways and successors, M>Train, Connex
Depot(s) All Connex depots
Line(s) served All Melbourne suburban
Specifications
Car body Fluted stainless steel
Car length 23.9m (Motor car), 23.9m (Trailer car)
Width 2900 mm
Height 3760mm (Not including pantograph)
Articulated sections Open gangway
Maximum speed 70mph / 112 km/h
Weight 41t
Acceleration 0.85ms/s/s
Traction system 4 x Hitachi HS 834 Springbourne (150 HP) per M car
Power output 600hp per M car
2400hp per six-car set
Voltage 1500V DC overhead
Current collection method Stone-Faiveley ‘V’-type pantograph (original builds)
Metropolitan-Vickers 'Diamond'-type pantograph (used as replacements)
Safety system(s) Train Stop
Gauge 1600mm Broad Gauge 5'3

Author: Azervich

VR Hitachi Enginespec
• config.txt 12.40KB
• hitachi set.jpg 34.16KB

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