(02-07-2018, 02:50 PM)ijmorlan Wrote: Thanks! Interesting that it looks as if most of the former siding is still there and connected to test track for something that needs to be able to take tight corners - ICTS?
The sharp S-Curves just north of the assembly hall are the original test curves for the CLRV/ALRV test and development programme.
As a refresher, here's a map I put together showing the (current!) test track configuration:
This is going to change dramatically in the next couple of years (!), starting with the new TTC-gauge test track, which will be South of (and parallel to) the Monorail test track.
(02-07-2018, 02:51 PM)jamincan Wrote: I wonder why they're doing the clearance test under it's own power now, while before they were doing a pull-through test without power.
I wonder this too! I was of the impression that every centimetre of track would have to see an LRV being towed through it, first, prior to running under its own power. I don't know if that's something I just assumed based on historically how I've seen other systems commissioned, or some "rule" I fabricated on my own. Either way, it sounds like it will significantly reduce the commissioning time if it's not an absolute requirement.
Kevin - as always, you are the man!!