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12-20-2018, 08:32 AM
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(12-19-2018, 11:37 PM)Spokes Wrote: What's the maximum number of LRVs that can be out on the tracks testing at once?
Way back in this thread it was said that they wouldn't run more than 4 on the line until the FIE was fully integrated. I don't recall who said it however, or how they came by that information. It makes sense though, until the automated position reporting and train protection features of the FIE are enabled, you'd have trouble keeping accurate track of them with any more than 4 out at a time. Safety first.
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(12-19-2018, 11:37 PM)Spokes Wrote: What's the maximum number of LRVs that can be out on the tracks testing at once?
Without the FIE 5 vehicles would be the absolute maximum that can be handled by control and the limited number of physical signals. With the FIE the theoretical maximum depends on how much speed reduction you are willing to accept
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12-20-2018, 11:35 AM
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Some work occurring on Francis today. I believe this is LRT related? Looks identical to others along the tracks. Are these generators? I'm not sure where there's room for it to be installed. Why now?
... or I'm completely wrong and it's for the LCBO.
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Now I'm really doubting myself. Backup power for the bell building?
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(12-20-2018, 11:35 AM)Ace Wrote: Some work occurring on Francis today. I believe this is LRT related? Looks identical to others along the tracks. Are these generators? I'm not sure where there's room for it to be installed. Why now?
... or I'm completely wrong and it's for the LCBO.
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Now I'm really doubting myself. Backup power for the bell building?
It's a mast for the sailboat they're installing as part of Canada's Wonderland "Reach Out" program. Get your Gravol ready....
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They've been doing work on that Bell building since at least last Friday, when I saw them hoisting some I-beams onto the roof of the lower section that's on Francis.
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(12-20-2018, 11:35 AM)Ace Wrote: Now I'm really doubting myself. Backup power for the bell building?
That's what it is - Bell hosted an information session about the proposed work some time ago. I think it's part of some project where they offer their generation capacity on demand if needed by the grid, and to do that they had to upgrade to higher efficiency / lower pollution generators.
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(12-20-2018, 01:47 PM)EdM Wrote: (12-20-2018, 11:35 AM)Ace Wrote: Now I'm really doubting myself. Backup power for the bell building?
That's what it is - Bell hosted an information session about the proposed work some time ago. I think it's part of some project where they offer their generation capacity on demand if needed by the grid, and to do that they had to upgrade to higher efficiency / lower pollution generators.
From the sound of it they'll be powering their own facility to reduce load on the grid but not feeding into the grid.
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12-20-2018, 03:15 PM
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(12-20-2018, 11:35 AM)Ace Wrote: Some work occurring on Francis today.
Wow, I hope the OCS is dead in that section before they try to lift that up and over. Wonder if their insurance company was smart enough to realize what's at stake and charge them extra? [tunes in to ION radio...]
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(12-20-2018, 12:06 PM)robdrimmie Wrote: They've been doing work on that Bell building since at least last Friday, when I saw them hoisting some I-beams onto the roof of the lower section that's on Francis.
Party pooper. I liked my explanation better.
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(12-20-2018, 03:54 PM)jeffster Wrote: (12-20-2018, 12:06 PM)robdrimmie Wrote: They've been doing work on that Bell building since at least last Friday, when I saw them hoisting some I-beams onto the roof of the lower section that's on Francis.
Party pooper. I liked my explanation better.
I ignored all other explanations after reading yours.
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I saw the unnumbered LRT with 16 written in blue tape at Conestoga Station this morning. Which LRV is that one?
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That would be our 514, the sixteenth Bombardier FLEXITY Freedom ever produced.
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Certainly far from the first time, but a first for me today: seeing two trains cross each other (at University Ave). Hope to see this more often!
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At least 2 LRV's out today - I kind of thought maybe yesterday would be the last day of testing & training for the holidays. Yay!
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