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Operational Test Plan F4OPH/Banking Amcoach Cant Deficiency Test

The objectives of testing the F4OPH and the prototype banking Amcoach at high cant deficiency are: o To evaluate the maximum safe curving speeds of the F4OPH diesel locomotive and Amcoach specially modified to tilt in the curves. o To measure the level of passenger comfort in high speed curving...