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Inside the drivers cab of a DB ICE 3M. (1st Class lounge end). <P>



IF YOU DON'T ASK - YOU DON'T GET! <P>



This was the ICE 824 service from Frankfurt am Main to Brussels Midi Zuid via Köln and Liege-Guillemins <BR>

on a non HS dedicated section of track somewhere near Aachen while travelling at 84mph (135 km/h). <BR>

Section speed set at a maximum of 87mph (140km/h). <P>



ICE 3M built by Adtranz (=Bombardier), Siemens. – In service from 2000. – Electrical system 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC. <BR>

25 kV 50 Hz AC. 1.5 kV DC. 3 kV DC. – Total power output over 16 driving axels 10,728hp (8,000 kW). - <BR>

Max speed 199mph (330km/h). Normal working speed 186.4mph (300km/h). Unofficially test max speed <BR>

243.6mph (392km/h). - Length 656ft (200m). - Weight. 428 tons (435t). <P>


Photographed 10th February 2007. <P>


© Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

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