Talk:UAC TurboTrain (Set)/@comment-26518423-20150711165953

This set size represents the US train, with 2 powercars and 5 cars in between. An interesting design was that the powercars also carried passengers, in a passenger area as well as the view dome.

Canada Rail used the trains with 7 cars, and sometimes linked 2 trains together, giving 4 power cars and 14 passenger cars. I'd love to see that added to the game... increase the size of this set to 8 cars.

Based on other sets, it would probably need programming changes to make double-ended powercars increase the set size, but it would be more accurate. It would make for a great looking set to have a forward engine, 7 cars, a double-end, 7 more cars, and a rear power car.

The Wilipedia article is interesting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UAC_TurboTrain   In the 60's, the US DOT was interested in high speed trains, and this unique train came from that design. It was a tilting train, powered by diesel turbo engines linked directly to the drive wheels. Built from C&O's design, the diesel engines were replaced by smaller turbos, which gave room for a dome and passenger seating. Its speed limit was set at 100 mph (95 in Canada), but it was capable of 170 mph, and its speed allowed it a good record for on time service. Not bad for a 1960's design.