Dual-mode vehicle [DMV] begins road/rail route in Hokkaido (Video)

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Carl Henderson (SD)

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Apr 27, 2007, 4:35:51 PM4/27/07
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http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=1570

 

 

A dual-mode vehicle (DMV) has begun service on JR’s Kushiro line in Hokkaido. The vehicle, which is able to travel on both roads and railroad tracks, is ideal for rural areas such as northern Hokkaido, where it may be too expensive for rail companies to use conventional trains. As shown by the above news report, the passengers enjoyed their ride on the DMV, taking pictures and video along the way. Even the Japanese-speaking white guy was impressed, telling the camera that the change between road and rail was very fast and smooth.

 

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Jerry Schneider

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Apr 27, 2007, 6:58:05 PM4/27/07
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At 01:35 PM 4/27/2007, you wrote:
><http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=1570>http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=1570
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>A
><http://www.pinktentacle.com/2006/11/dual-mode-vehicle-half-train-half-bus/>dual-mode
>vehicle (DMV) has begun service on JR's Kushiro line in Hokkaido.
>The vehicle, which is able to travel on both roads and railroad
>tracks, is ideal for rural areas such as northern Hokkaido, where it
>may be too expensive for rail companies to use conventional trains.
>As shown by the above news report, the passengers enjoyed their ride
>on the DMV, taking pictures and video along the way. Even the
>Japanese-speaking white guy was impressed, telling the camera that
>the change between road and rail was very fast and smooth.

There is some additional detail (as of 2005) on this project at:
http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/japanese_dualmode.htm


- Jerry Schneider -
Innovative Transportation Technologies
http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans

rot...@zahav.net.il

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Apr 28, 2007, 7:31:08 AM4/28/07
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Japanese MagLev update:

http://mdn.mainichi-
msn.co.jp/national/news/20070427p2a00m0na021000c.html


Oded Roth
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Gérard Massip

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Apr 28, 2007, 9:15:53 AM4/28/07
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This link don't go to maglev.

Michael Weidler

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Apr 28, 2007, 9:42:29 AM4/28/07
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US Railroad maintance crews have had vehicles like this for at least 20 years. And they go faster than 45mph on surface roads.

Jerry Schneider <j...@peak.org> wrote:

At 01:35 PM 4/27/2007, you wrote:
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Walter Brewer

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Apr 28, 2007, 11:32:00 AM4/28/07
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Sure, and it could be lighter and smaller than the converted pick up trucks the RR's use.
 
 But isn't the issue ability to run enough of these densely packed at high speed on a rail line, and get them on/off consistently fast? All this to be competitive with a freeway lane for both capacity and land use.
 
 Walt Brewer

Eric Baumgartner

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Apr 28, 2007, 11:32:58 AM4/28/07
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Dual Mode Vehicles for sale
 
 
FOR SALE (Dec 03, 06) MN - Fairmont Hy-rail Model 307.  Very good condition, rides rail real nice.  Fits most smaller to half ton trucks.  Most recently used on 80's half ton Chevy pick-up. $2000 OBO.   Pick up or delivery of items must be set up by buyer.  Hy-rail is located in Minnesota. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saw a DMV parked beside my business yesterday from CN Rail
 
 
NEW Web Site!
 
 
Eric Baumgartner
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Walter Brewer

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Apr 28, 2007, 1:41:35 PM4/28/07
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Touche' !
Is the '34 Chevy for sale?
 
Walt Brewer

Eric Baumgartner

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Apr 28, 2007, 2:29:15 PM4/28/07
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Is the '34 Chevy for sale?
 
Yes it is but the cowcatcher is extra!
 
 
Eric Baumgartner
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Touche' !
Is the '34 Chevy for sale?
 
Walt Brewer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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rot...@zahav.net.il

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Apr 28, 2007, 5:27:15 PM4/28/07
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I hope this would be better:

http://mdn.mainichi-
msn.co.jp/national/news/20070427p2a00m0na021000c.html


Oded Roth
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


This link don't go to maglev.

Japanese MagLev update:

http://mdn.mainichi-
msn.co.jp/national/news/20070427p2a00m0na021000c.html

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