[ale] OT: Maglev funding?

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Robert Reese~ wrote:
>> Robert Reese~ wrote:
>>
>>> In fact, you inadvertently proved the superiority of the
>>> monorail's switching system.  In that Google Map photo, take a
>>> look directly under the monorail switches: GASP!  Those are
>>> standard gauge track with switches.  Note the monorails switch
>>> has five lines in the same space and span as the track below's
>>> switches that contain just two junctions.
>>>
>> I hadn't noticed that, but there you go.  I also noticed that what
>> they have there are very simple level-style turnouts that have a
>> sharp deflection - I guess that a monorail train could negotiate
>> that but only at low speeds, which would suffice for this
>> particular application.
> 
> One advantage of a monorail is the ability to canter the track to allow 
> high-speed navigation and cornering.

With respect to what other rails?  Heavy rails are adjusted for corners 
as well.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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