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Re: Trans-Siberian Railway
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:24:50 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> What exactly does "suburban" mean in this context?.. is it like the US
> "commuter" (meaning that the train is primarily put on to serve people coming
> and going to and from work, and typically is heavy rail rather than light
> rail or trolley, and often was originally operated by a freight railroad
> although usually is now under the auspices of a commuter authority)
Yeah I think that's the right meaning.
When in doubt, produce pics:
http://www.irfca.org/photos/EMU/DC_EMU_9_Coach
http://www.irfca.org/photos/GeneralScenes/JR_001
I'm not sure you would call this 'light' (wink) but it's what I was referring
to, anyway.... Let it also be known that leaning out of a running train is one
of the most exhilirating/stupid/dangerous things a railnut can ever do.... Next
to sitting on top of one not too far away from catenary, of course.
> Nice try though!
I'll get you eventually.
Legoswami
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| (...) What exactly does "suburban" mean in this context?.. is it like the US "commuter" (meaning that the train is primarily put on to serve people coming and going to and from work, and typically is heavy rail rather than light rail or trolley, and (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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