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Old 04-04-2007   #18
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Re: France breaks world speed record for rail trains

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Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty View Post
25kV does not necissarily 25k hp equate. Wikipedia some info on the motors for me. It is interesting to read about the lines they use, but 50hz is super low. I wonder if there are some high frequency lines nearby to carry the power long distances and transformers for the train's power supply.
Are you arguing with yourself? You're the only person who has mentioned anything about what amount of power the train is making/using.
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