Trans Polar Rail is a ficticious scandinavian company, operating throughout Scandinavia and Russia, with many passenger and freight services.  seen here is one of their medium distance electric multiple units.<br>
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Based on a dutch idea, of having the control cabins located at each end of the train, above the main coach area allows for multiple connections of trains, and unlike the smaller 2-car sets, the standard width of the gang-way allows for regu;ar coaching stock to be coupled up between two full sets.<br>
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This type of metro-set also has inter-car axle sets, which allows for a lighter train, however the design of the ends of the train restricts their running speed, compared to the more aerodynamic sets.<br>
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Mark Wilkes, e-mail: megazone23_uk@hotmail.com