mainline freight was a trainload rail freight operator based in islington , london , england with operations extending to yorkshire in the north and somerset in the west .

it was formed from part of british rail 's trainload freight division as part of the privatisation of british rail .

mainline freight , loadhaul and transrail were purchased by a consortium led by wisconsin central in 1996 and amalgamated into a new company , english welsh & scottish .

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hello and welcome to the mainline freight group this is the place for anything mainline owned on the railway , from wagons to loco ' s anything related to mainline freight is welcome .
start of construction of a new family of mainline freight locomotives , the first example of which was built in 1971 , was supposed to
the main directions of development of the national economy of the ussr for 1976 - 1980
, which provided for launching the production of two - section mainline freight locomotive capacity 8000 hp .
this canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railways for the transport of goods over a mainline rail network . a mainline rail network is a system that usually comprises one or more trunk lines , into which a network of branch lines feed . the branch lines may be part of the mainline establishment or may be separate establishments of short - haul freight railways .
i can only assume it was from this long forgotten encounter that my mind recorded 37109 in mainline freight livery ! ! just wish i had had a better camera back then . . .
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there were 14 freight train derailments , part of a growing trend . spad numbers involving freight operators have continued to increase since 2010 - 11 . there were 72 freight operator spads in 2014 - 15 , a 13 % increase , of which 14 were potentially significant . the trend in spads per freight kilometre travelled has increased gradually since 2011 . there was a 40 % increase in harm to freight workers , with 11 major and 194 minor injuries .
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chicago freight car offers a wide variety of wagons matched to your specific product transport need .
chicago freight car offers a wide variety of locomotives matched to your specific product transport need .
its first mainline excursion took place in june 1997 when it ran from wellington to taumarunui to join j1211 for a double drivers excursion .
hello am about to repaint a bachmann split box class 37 into mainline freight blue / silver and am trying to select a suitable subject . platform 5 book for spring 1996 lists 37109 as in mainline freight livery but it then seems to have very quickly become one of the first in ew & s red . did it ever actually get blue as pictures seem to be non existent and i am well aware that some livery codes in platform 5 books should be taken with a pinch of salt . . . tia !
whether by road , sea or air freight , we believe moving goods should be straightforward . no surprises , no guesswork .
professionalism and commercial approach are the core elements of our business philosophy . mainline shipping company constitutes a reliable partner , offering flexibility , financial security and quality services .
john , i think 37109 only ever carried triple grey with mainline branding , hence why it was an early repaint into ews livery , however i can ' t seem to turn up any pictures to back this up . for mainline blue split - box machines you have a choice of 37013 , 37023 and 37077 , all of which carried the full blue livery . the majority of mainline machines were centre panel fitted , though a couple of flush fronted 37 / 7s also carried the colours . hth
in this day and age its important to keep up to speed with technology . we always use the latest technology to manage our freight
we partner with our customers to provide an end - to - end freight service including warehousing , domestic distribution and international air and ocean services .
purpose built freight management system mainstream has spent 25 years developing our own freight and warehouse management systems . our technology is built for purpose , and having our own development teams in house gives us the ability to move with changing market conditions rapidly and not be reliant on external service providers .
provide freight backing for both coa ' s and spot cargoes . employ short and long period time chartered vessels . always strive to increase our cargo volume .
alstom ' s passenger and freight locomotives provide a tailored response to the individual needs of each operator and are suited to a wide array of operating conditions .
through our various product offerings , manline moves a broad range of freight types , from general linehaul and abnormal loads to fuel , chemicals and other potentially hazardous cargo .
bingo : http : / / www . flickr . co . . . com / 5707139237 / can ' t have lasted very long like this , also looks like the doors were removed on mainline repaint rather than ews .
we found that most freight operators consistently achieved level 3 ' standardised ' to level 4 ' predictable ' score when assessed with rm3 . some operators are now beginning to push towards level 5 ' excellence ' assessments for a few parts of the rm3 assessment criteria . our rm3 assessment found that freight operators were generally complying with the railway and other guided transport system (
to accelerate industry dialogue to identify a system level solution , we held a seminar on 6 march 2015 . it identified the fundamental collective leadership and thinking needed , including a rolling stock and track standards review . we continue to monitor progress closely . we continue to liaise with the industry at its national meetings , including the national freight safety group and rail freight operators group .
manline freight has been in operation since 1998 , and offers innovative general linehaul services tailored to meet the needs of specific business sectors . service , safety and efficiency are our key drivers . our drivers and technicians receive ongoing training , while our fleet is sqas and rtms certified . manline freight adopts an innovative approach to transportation , allowing us to load , transport and unload with maximum efficiency .
overview : we are generally satisfied that freight operators ' safety management systems perform at consistently acceptable levels . there are some areas requiring improvement , particularly the rise in rolling stock axles and bearing failures .
the scharfenberg coupler developed over 100 years ago still provides fast and easy coupling and uncoupling today . voith is taking coupling to the next level by transferring the proven scharfenberg operating principle to the freight train .
cfcla operates the largest independent lease fleet of locomotives in australia . the diverse fleet ranges from modern high horsepower mainline locomotives to smaller lightweight branch line and shunting locomotives . several classes of locomotive are able to be converted for operation on either standard and broad gauge networks when required . cfcla ' s high horsepower mainline locomotives offer customers cost effective interstate haulage of intermodal freight , or intrastate heavy haulage of bulk commodities . available in both single or double ended cabin configuration to suit customer operational requirements . complimenting cfcla ' s high horsepower locomotives , the medium horsepower mainline locomotives offer customers cost effective regional or metropolitan workings , including port shuttles and infrastructure work trains . available in both single or double ended cabin configuration to suit customer operational requirements . cfcla have both bo - bo and co - co arranged branch line locomotives with varying axle loads . ideal for branch line and terminal work , they are often utilised on port shuttle , local transfer trains , and infrastructure trains also .
today mainline shipping operates a small to medium size fleet of up to 50 handysize - supramax vessels per annum . vessels are trading in the black sea , baltic , continent , usg , with a smaller proportion of the trade being done in the fareast .
37109 did carry the full mainline livery ( sort of . . . . read on ) , but almost immediately got repainted ews red . i saw a magazine picture of it at the time in mainline livery ( i . e . blue not triple grey ) but with ews maroon roof panel working a train . as an aside 109 lost its nose end doors at the same time , which is unusual as most of the split boxes that lost doors were done at crewe in the late 80 ' s .
originally the ab handled all principal express services and main - line freight services , until the advent of the k ' s and j ' s when they were relegated to to freight haulage on branch and secondary lines . they were rated to haul 700 - 750 tons on easy grades . every district , except wellington , had a quota of ab ' s . both the north and south island had the ab .
in august 2015 , csx announced the temporary closure of the illinois subdivision ; citing economic conditions and declining rail traffic as reasons for the shutdown . this move brought a halt to over 150 years of continuous rail traffic on the line and downgraded its mainline status .
here i have a bachmann 32 - 116 oo gauge 09 diesel shunter in mainline livery , number 09006 . this loco would make a brilliant addition to any collection . listed as used but shorttest run only so will need running in as per the service sheet .
a series of freight container wagon derailments over the last few years were caused by interconnected common factors . track condition ( in particular track twist ) , a wagon ' s wheel / suspension - sensitivity to sub - optimal track geometry and the uneven loading of goods in freight containers causes ' wheel unloading ' . this can cause wheel ( s ) to lose contact with the rail and lead to derailment . none of the incidents in 2014 - 15 caused catastrophic consequences but all had the potential . they caused damage to the infrastructure and vehicles , but no fatalities or injuries . other notable incidents in 2014 - 15 included freight containers being blown off a wagon in high wind - an issue we are monitoring .
from very high - speed trains to regional trains and freight solutions , alstom offers a complete and competitive range of products and services , designed for the security and comfort of passengers and responding to the needs of operators all over the world .
throughout the early 1990’s into the mid 2000’s , the illinois subdivision remained a busy mainline and received a substantial amount of daily freight traffic ; sometimes as much as 10 - 15 trains per day . csx also added trains onto the illinois sub from the parallel former l & n st . louis line to the south , which was severed as a through - route in 1989 . mainline rail traffic ran from st . louis to points eastward such as louisville and cincinnati . this traffic included autoracks , intermodal , grain trains , pipe trains , windmills and even military transport . the route also saw occasional coal trains that were re - routed onto the line . local rail traffic however began to slowly disappear during this period as on - line customers became increasingly sparse . this was primarily due to csx phasing out lower volume , loose car service .
reporting to suit your needs our system enables us to provide you with the information that is important to you , custom reports on performance , inventory levels , detailed freight tracking and much , much more ( available in a variety of formats ) .
mainline is always looking for young talented individuals interested to commit to a career in commercial ship operations . if you feel that you have the motivation , agility and good communication skills please submit your cv to career @ urltoken for our review . if your skill set and experience matches our requirement we will contact you in no time
the company provides reliable and flexible freight services to major coal miners , fertilizer producers , steel mills and trading houses . our shipping professionals strive to constantly adjust to a changing market , deliver highest quality service , maintain and establish long terms relationships with both charterers and owners .
our products for rail transport help you keep up with the times . greater efficiency through higher speeds , greater comfort and exceptional reliability . freight and passenger trains around the world operate with our products , components and systems . rails make the connections - we provide the technology .
in the mid 2000’s , csx diverted all st . louis to cincinnati mainline traffic off the line , which left only louisville bound trains and coal re - routes . in 2008 , csx began replacing the classic cpl’s along the route with upgraded signaling lights . telegraph poles were also removed during this period and most grade crossings were equipped with new gates .
the day boats connect smaller communities with each other and with the mainline vessel routes . although , cabins are not available on these vessels , public showers are . interior observation lounges provide excellent opportunities to view spectacular scenery and wildlife , get outside and walk around the outside decks for some fresh air , or relax in the heated solarium and bond with your fellow travelers .
mainline shipping belongs to a vertically integrated group of companies which provide a full range of logistics services . the core business is commercial management of time chartered fleet . the company has ample experience in most market segments ranging from worldwide trade of handysizes , carrying various commodities from coal to imo 5 . 1 fertilizers , to panamax and cape size shipment of iron ore to china and coal ex usg .
there’s a lot that can go wrong between point a and point b . weather , accidents or simple human error can impact on your freight – and your business along with it . that’s why we’ve spent 25 years refining the way we do things . it’s all about managing for risk while making your experience feel seamless .
thanks for that , seems to generally confirm my suspicions that 37109 never actually got mainline freight blue despite what the platform 5 books say . 37055 is another contender for me to do , i am looking for one that still has its door fittings on the front end rather than a smooth panel like 37013 and 37077 , 37023 was done by lima and you no one does the etched nameplates because of the reversed colours . another potential minefield is that a couple of the split box machines painted only had the boxes on one end , an important lesson to make sure you have pictures of both ends before committing the paintbrush to your model ! ! 37055 it is then . . . maybe . . . perhaps . . .
that’s what you want when you’re trusting your business or precious items to another company . that’s why at mainstream we have a no - surprises policy – keeping you informed every step of the way , and take every step to catch things before they go wrong . for freight solutions that really do deliver , talk to us today
in 1893 , the o & m was acquired by the baltimore & ohio southwestern railroad ( b & osw ) which later transitioned into the baltimore & ohio railroad ( b & o ) in 1900 . following the takeover of the b & o railroad , the illinois subdivision became the western end of the b & o st . louis mainline . this was the first railroad line to reach the mississippi river from the eastern united states ; running west from grafton , west virginia to cincinnati , ohio , through the southern half of indiana , into southern illinois and finally ending in st . louis . during this period , the b & o mainline became an important route for freight and passenger traffic directed toward st . louis from the eastern united states . many of the communities that reside along the illinois subdivision route today owe their existence and history to the booming b & o railroad . a few surviving depot buildings still exist along the route today as reminders of the b & o passenger trains that frequented the line until the early 1970’s . remaining depots are located in breese , carlyle , salem , flora , sumner , vincennes , and washington .
rails were cut at both caseyville , illinois and just west of flora , illinois . all railroad crossing signals along this nearly 90 mile - long stretch were deactivated . crossing gates were removed , signal lights were turned 90 degrees , and “tracks out of service” signs were posted . this officially put the line out of service from caseyville to flora . from flora eastward into vincennes , the line is still in operation for a local grain unit train ( j700 ) providing rail service to the consolidated grain & barge elevator in olney , illinois and for local industry in flora . csx is also utilizing the flora yard for storage of coal hoppers and boxcars . all remaining mainline freight traffic was re - routed onto the csx st . louis line subdivision ( former conrail ) to the north .
at mainstream we’re all about the way you work . we’re flexible enough to personalise our service to suit the needs of every business – whether you’re operating from offices all over the globe , or out of your garage . that starts with listening , and finishes with getting hands on , so we always deliver – your freight , and on your expectations .
the manline freight linehaul network extends across southern africa , servicing all provinces , cities and towns in south africa and throughout the region . our fleet of flat - deck superlinks , tautliners and drop - side trailers cater to a diverse range of industry sectors . innovation is a major driver for us , and our creative solutions remain at the forefront of the transportation industry .
this is a railfan website dedicated to the history of the illinois subdivision railroad line ; the westernmost segment of the former baltimore & ohio ( b & o ) st . louis mainline . the line is currently owned & operated by csx transportation and runs from east st . louis , illinois to washington , indiana ; a distance of approximately 159 miles . at it’s eastern end , the illinois subdivision crosses with the csx ce & d subdivision in vincennes , indiana and eventually transitions into the indiana subdivision line in washington . at it’s west end in east st . louis , the line meets the western end of the csx st . louis line subdivision ( former conrail and prr mainline ) and the terminal railroad association of st . louis . between o’fallon , illinois and the indiana state line , u . s . route 50 and old u . s . 50 parallel the tracks . train operations on the line are controlled by automatic block signaling ( abs ) .
i did 37055 by buying a mainline blue vi trains body of 37371 and heavily modifying ( bodging ) by adding the ends from a 37055 and modifying the roof . it wasn ' t easy but for me was much cheaper than getting an airbrush which i am loathe to do at the moment . it sits on a bachmann 37 chassis and all lighting works as the light bar is situated in the nose . 37065 is an interesting one to do as it had one end rebuilt due to a collision . regards , lukasz
following the demise of coal trains in 2010 , overall traffic on the illinois sub began to heavily decline . this was mostly due to csx diminishing support for the line as a through - route in favor of the former conrail line to the north ( st . louis line subdivision ) which it acquired in the 1999 merger . the st . louis line offered a faster through - route that could handle longer trains than the illinois sub . as a result , the majority of freight traffic that had once crossed the illinois subdivision slowly began to be re - routed onto the st . louis line . up until 2015 , there were only 4 daily freight trains left on the illinois sub , which included csx q234 , q247 & q265 ( eastbound autorack trains from st . louis to louisville ) and q204 ( westbound autorack train from louisville to st . louis ) .
bulk two - section locomotive 2te116 2h3060 hp power , designed for freight service on the railways of the ussr , designed voroshilovgradsky locomotive works ( now luhansk ) , in collaboration with the factories : locomotive them . kuibyshev ( kolomna ) , transport engineering them . malyshev , electrotyazhmash them . lenin ,
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( kharkov ) and branch institutes locomotive ( vniti ) and the central research institute of the ministry of railways ministry of railways ( now vniizht ) .
a distinct feature of the b & o mainline during this era was the unique color position light ( cpl ) signals . cpl’s were exclusive to the b & o railroad and an innovation in signaling following their design and installation in the early 1920’s . cpl’s were designed to simulate upper quadrant semaphore blade signals that were the standard across railroad lines at the time . the rounded cpl’s used color lights along with positions that provided extra safety in case one of the two lamps went out . these signals were located nearly everywhere along the route up until being phased out and replaced by 3 - color lights in the late 2000’s .
the mainline vessels are our largest ships and typically take more than one day to travel between start and end ports , that provide road access . these vessels offer all the amenities needed for passengers who may be onboard overnight or for multiple days . cabins are available for rent and cafes and restaurants offer food for purchase . for the more adventurous , who prefer to travel without a cabin , set up a tent on the upper deck or bring your own sleeping bag for a night or two in the covered , heated solarium . public showers are also available onboard . interior observation lounges and outside decks provide amazing views of the passing landscape .
evidence : our work was focused on analysing the ability of freight operators to deliver excellence in driver management , but more specifically , in key areas of their management maturity in support of driver management techniques . we used rm3 to promote operators ' systematic analysis of their management systems to help us identify areas of improvement as well as good practice . we also looked at governance , policy , leadership , securing co - operation , competence and the development of employees at all levels and the planning and implementing of risk controls through co - ordinated management arrangements .
the alaska marine highway operates an extensive 3 , 500 mile route with a fleet of vessels that are designed to carry passengers and vehicles ranging in size from motorcycles to large freight containers . our ferries operate year - round to provide essential transportation to over 35 coastal communities , many that are not accessible by road . the alaska marine highway system is a core component of alaska ' s transportation infrastructure and provides access for residents of smaller communities to goods and services in regional hubs . like the communities we service , our fleet is diverse and vessel operations differ to allow for connections to each destination on our route .
ab663 history the ab locomotives handled all types of services , on main lines , secondary routes and branch lines . until the 1930 ' s they were the main express and freight locomotive for both islands , and could handle 700 tons on easy grades . many were transferred to the south island from the 1950 ' s and even as late as the 1960 ' s , an ab would be used on express workings . ab663 was the first ab to reach auckland , replacing the a class pacific ' s on the express train duties and had the honour of hauling the royal train for the prince of wales out of auckland in 1920 .
to ask the secretary of state for transport if he will list the names of purchasers , prices paid and dates of sale for those companies previously owned by british rail which have been sold , pursuant to the railways act 1993 . [ 6885 ]
the table summarises sales of those companies previously owned by british rail which have been sold pursuant to the railways act 1993 . the table updates all sales announced previously . where appropriate , gross proceeds are subject to post - completion adjustments .
in addition , the sale of railtrack plc will realise gross proceeds of £1 . 93 billion . including this , and dividends of some £800 million and £50 million paid before the sales of the rolling stock leasing companies and the br infrastructure service companies respectively , total gross proceeds are £5 . 28 billion .
gt . railway maintenance ltd . ( a joint venture between gec alsthom ltd . and tarmac construction ltd . )
north and south railways ( consortium led by wisconsin central ltd . ) but now forms part of english , welsh and scottish railway
eversholt holdings , a consortium led by candover partners ltd . together with the management team , and including electra fleming ltd . and the royal bank of scotland
3 £2 . 25 million was made available to the purchaser to reflect movements in the value of fixed assets , reduced gross profits and other changes from the basis of his final bid .
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from general cargo to retail , fmcg or dangerous goods . our team manage your products with accuracy , flexibility and complete transparency .
a comprehensive nationwide network enables us to provide wide - ranging services including inter and intrastate , metro , full truck load , dangerous goods and wharf cartage to every postcode in australia .
whether you are sending one pallet down the road , a full truck load to the other side of the country or shipments across the globe , our teams are on the ground to help you get your products into the hands of your customers , wherever they may be .
we aim to delight our customers by getting the small things right . one of our local team members will answer the phone - not a machine . our buildings , vehicles and people should be immaculate . our technology provides full visibility and intelligence across your supply chain . we train and develop our team so they can deliver a premium experience to you and your customers .
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our 2018 investor day took place today at mainfreight ' s - heerenberg , netherlands . here we were joined by our managers from across the globe to give investors an insight into our business .
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people are great for things like creative thinking and communication , but there are times when computers are faster and more accurate . that’s why we’ve invested heavily in clever technology that makes using mainstream faster and easier than ever before .
seamless system integration probably the most important part of our system , from the customers perspective , is the ease with which we can automate data transfer between your system and our own . this not only significantly reduces the time it takes to do business with us , it increases the level of accuracy of that business - less time chasing problems and more time to focus on your business .
customised driver app and customer portals the very latest tools in our technology suite , a custom application written for our fleet of drivers giving our customers real time tracking , electronic proof of delivery ( including endorsements ) and traffic aware routing - helping us deliver on time as well as saving fuel and reducing our carbon footprint . our customer portal - gives you the ability to directly interact with our systems all over a secure , web based and easy to use interface .
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the transportation of goods is the lifeblood of modern economies , connecting suppliers with customers and producers with consumers . at manline , we understand how important it is for your load to arrive safely , when and where you need it . our smart transport solutions are designed specifically to work for your business . in fact , customising transport solutions around your business needs is what we do best . we have the experience , the resources , the technology and the expertise to transport your cargo safely across the country and beyond into sub - saharan africa .
manline is a diversified transport group providing smart transport solutions throughout southern africa . the group was founded in 1998 with a fleet of just five trucks . today we own and operate over 400 vehicles from 8 depots in sub - saharan africa .
our innovative transport solutions and advanced fleet management capabilities , allow us to deliver sustainable results to a diverse client base .
manline drivers and workshop technicians are all highly trained specialists in their respective fields . over and above their job skills , our staff are also trained to focus on safety , health , environment , risk and quality , helping us to deliver on our promise of service excellence .
our network is made up of 8 depots in key locations on major southern african transport routes . all vehicles comply with - and even surpass - legislated safety standards . fleets are continuously monitored via satellite for security and route - planning purposes . in addition , max , our in - house transport management system , provides real - time tracking information and customised notifications to our clients .
the manline mega fleet transports abnormal , modular and project cargo with a load weight of up to 85 tonnes . for larger loads , up to 900 tonnes , and irregularly shaped cargo , a range of modular and multi - axle solutions are offered to cater to almost any shape or size .
our hazchem fleet of drop - side vehicle combinations safely transports packed or drummed dangerous goods with payloads of up to 36 tonnes in south africa and cross - border .
the manline energy chemical fleet comprises tankers and flat - deck vehicles custom - configured to meet specific customer and product requirements . the fleet is run on a contractual basis .
manline energy operates a fleet of fuel tankers throughout south africa and into zimbabwe and zambia . these vehicles are state - of - the - art multipurpose tanker combinations and can be tailored to all methods of fuel delivery , including metered pumps .
manline energy’s lpg tanker fleet makes use of the latest technology in pressure vessel design . payloads of up to 27 tonnes can be transported , making us a leader in the industry in this particular sector . high - speed delivery lines and discharge pumps guarantee improved operating efficiency .
m . a . x ( logistics m angement a nd e x ecution ) .
five year vision to expand operations and grow the group brand throughout southern africa .
manline africa opened a transit depot at the beit bridge border and a turnaround depot in the zambia copper belt .
manline energy has extensive experience and specialist knowledge in transporting hazardous cargo . since 2006 we have been moving goods such as fuels , chemicals , gas and non - compatible bulk products across the length and breadth of south africa , and into our neighbouring countries . our fleet is 100 % compliant with hsse standards and carries caia and sqas accreditation .
manline mega is one of south africa’s foremost transporters of abnormal and project cargo up to 85 tonnes . formed in 1995 ( as tcs logistics ) , manline mega’s state - of - the - art fleet and load - handling equipment gives us the flexibility to manage multi - faceted projects , including break bulk and general cargo , from beginning to end .
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russian railways introduces discounts of up to 12 . 8 % for transportation of large - capacity containers
2te116 locomotive was the next step in the development of the locomotive with four diesel and transmission of variable - dc locomotive engineers for the design of the plant started in august 1970 , working drawings arrived in shops in 3 - 4 months , and in the beginning of 1971 - the eve of the opening xxiv congress of the cpsu - locomotive 2te116 - 001 brought to moscow from the donbass coal in surplus to the train . in the design of the locomotive 2te116 been used by many of the previously built locomotives te109 .
power , kw ( hp ) - 2 * 2250 . 6 ( 2 * 3060 ) .
the diameter of the wheel rolling circle at sredneiznoshennyh bandages , mm - 1050 .
tractive force continuous operation , kn ( tf ) - 2 * 255 ( 2 * 26 ) .
2te116 locomotive consists of two identical sections odnokabinnyh controlled from one ( any ) post of the cab and the united sa3 coupler . if necessary , each of the sections can be used as a separate locomotive . to move from section to section in the back of the door and there are sections of the transition area , closed with a rubber souffle . all power and auxiliary equipment located in the body , made from the carrier main frame .
removable roof section with located in these filters allow air to freely seize the main body of the power equipment . spacious and bright cabin , high - performance thermal insulation it from dividing and vestibules create favorable conditions for the locomotive team . the front cab windows with wide safety glass provides a clear path . the cabin is equipped with air conditioning , heating and ventilation installation , speed indicator , alarm and locomotive hitchhiking continuous .
the body of the locomotive to the base frame is designed anew and in contrast to the body of the locomotive te109 full use of railways gauge 1520 mm ( 1 - t ) . carts are made according to the type of carriages and locomotives te109 2te10v . reducer of traction motors sided , hard , gear ratio 17 : 75 = 1 : 4 . 412 .
the locomotive has a similar diesel locomotive te109 ( 1a - 5d49 ) , traction generators ( hs - 501a ) , pathogens ( cs - 650 ) , the starter - generator ( stg - 5 ) , batteries ( 68tpzhnk - 250 ) . straightening current setup used uvkt - 5 having in each arm of ten parallel chains , which included two overhead valve 200 - 8 series . the total number of valves to install - 240 diesel generator 1a - 9dg consists of 1a - 5d49 diesel engine and traction generator gs - 501a .
diesel and traction generator mounted on a single engine subframe welded and interconnected semi - rigid plate clutch . over the years , to create a range of diesel engines d49 employs a team of kolomna diesel locomotive plant , headed by chief designer sa abramov ( 1955 - 1966 ) , merlisom pm ( 1966 - 1969 ) , ea nikitin ( 1969 - 2001 ) , who became in 1989 a laureate of the state prize . 5d49 diesel belongs to the uniform number chn26 / 26 , which means - a four - turbocharged , bore and stroke of 260 mm . eds - electric remote using the controller installed on diesel four electromagnets receiving power from the controller and the driver are included in various combinations . office of the locomotive driver controller having reversible and the main handle .
the scheme of electric transmission - standard soviet variable - dc also implemented in locomotives tep70 , 2te121 , tem7 .
after the release of the locomotive №001 voroshilovgradsky plant produced in 1971 two of the locomotive , in 1972 - 19 and 1973 - 23 locomotive . the first locomotives were produced with high roof of the cab , in 1973 it changed to use in locomotives 2te10v . with the locomotive cab №742 changed again . not less than 11 locomotives had 2d70 diesel engines .
in locomotives 2te116 a number of design changes to improve the reliability of individual equipment and find the most suitable for the operation of technical solutions . for example , in locomotives №002 , 011 , 020 , 030 , 076 have been installed 2d70 diesel engines with the same parameters , as well as diesel locomotives 2te40 . with locomotive number 26 instead of double spring spring group , giving the static deflection of 101 mm were installed trehpruzhinnye sets the static deflection of 126 mm . with the locomotive traction motors instead №052 ed - 107a applied electric ed - 118a , as well as in locomotives 2te10v . rechargeable batteries 68tpzhnk - 250 replaced the battery 48tn - 450 . with locomotive instead №026 motor fan cf - 2 puts motor fans mv - 1 reduced from 21 . 5 to 18 tilt angle of the blades , and with the locomotive number 043 - motor - fan cf - 11 .
in l ocomotives to number 728 ( except number 715 , 717 , 720 , 725 ) installed diesel generators 1h - 9dg first performance , starting with the number 728 ( 1982 ) - the second version ( 1a - 9dg2 ) with diesel 1a 5d49 - 2 ; the latter have a steel crankshafts with counterweights on each cheek , the cylinder block with a flat seam suspension pistons with increased gas - tight , refined oil supply system with two pumps and other improvements .
diesel locomotives to the number 740 was placed joint control 7rs - 2 , which had the device for limiting the fuel depending on the charge air pressure and protect the diesel engine at low oil pressure . in locomotives with number 740 on the combined number of 800 was set regulator 3 - 7rs - 2 having a device for limiting the fuel depending on the charge air pressure ; in locomotives with number 801 is applied regulator 4 - 7rs - 2 , which has also protect diesel engine at low oil pressure .
in 1978 was redesigned body on the trolley poles ; applied to the so - called combined support whose lower part is in the form of rollers placed between the baseplate and the upper rubber consists of seven elements . this design supports have also been used in locomotives 2te10v , 2te10m , zte10m , 4te10s .
in 1976 the crane operator ' s number 394 and diffuser № 270 - 005 were replaced crane № 395 - 00 - 3 and air diffuser № 483 . 000 .
the locomotive number 532 was introduced with compressed air drying ; in locomotives with number 759 is used rheostat start motors and compressors oil pumping delayed after stopping the diesel engine . motor edt - 5 to drive the compressor replaced 2p2k motor ( 37 kw ) .
on separate locomotives 2te116 applied design solutions , require verification in an operational environment . thus , the locomotive number 348 traction motors were installed ed - 125 is an advanced type of motor ed - 118a and designed in the future to replace the latter . the locomotive number 465 and 475 are supplied for testing rolled wheel centers . also for testing locomotive number 741 refrigerators have only two motor - fan instead of four in series locomotives . fan wheel diameter of 1600 mm provided with blades used to vary the angle of their installation , depending on the temperature of the working fluid .
the first locomotives 2te116 arrived at the depot bukhara , tyumen , ishim , pechora , and then in sverdlovsk - sorting depot . currently 2te116 locomotives operated on the volga , south - east , october , sverdlovsk railways .
voroshylovgrad factory team headed by the director of the plant turikov na was awarded the right to produce diesel 2te116 with
quality mark
.
at uz locomotives operated on the south , the dnieper donetsk , south - western railway .
after 1996 lugansk plant produced several locomotives for estonia , uzbekistan and private carriers , as well as the overhaul of the old locomotives , giving them new numbers . after becoming a part of the russian company
transmashholding
resumed deliveries of new locomotives for the railways .
2te116 locomotives are still in good condition , as well as satisfy the most modern requirements . this model has a lot of modifications , modified in accordance with certain aspects .
3 locomotive 2te116m with hydromechanical drive a number of units instead of an electric , as well as with resistance brake released in 1974 - 1975 years .
a feature of the circuitry of the locomotive is to preserve the power of asynchronous three - phase motors of the auxiliary machines and traction generator during braking electric and electric braking mode control using a system of automatic control of braking ( sart ) . the system allows , in particular , automatically maintain the set speed on descents . maximum power at electric braking according vniizht amounted 2553 kw at a speed of 58 km / h .
4 locomotive 2te116 , unified with the first
eight - thousanders
2te121 , built in 1981 - 1982 gg .
body sections locomotive made by body type locomotives 2te121 . they have tselnonesuschuyu design and made of low - alloy steel , removable roof blocks are made of rolled aluminum . separately collected cab mounted in bodies on rubber shock absorbers . the frame body is used as a conduit for supplying air for cooling of electrical machines and the rectifier unit of the total fan ( centralized air supply ) . at the ends of the frame are available niches for battery . placing it in the body is similar to placing it on the locomotive 2te121 .
consists of 3 sections - two diesel ( as on a conventional locomotive 2te116 ) and a cryogenic gasifier . the locomotive used diesel engine generator 1gdg with electronic control , regulation and protection of diesel ( skrdz - 3 ) introduced additional water supply system and gas of the gas equipment , control and protection , alarm , turn on the gas (
shield - 2 - 1
) , ventilation elektrootsekov and gas equipment compartment , unhook the diesel remote sections of cryogenic . however , to achieve the calculated power failed .
one utility locomotive 2te116up electropneumatic brake and increased power diesel engine was built in 1996 .
diesel power increased to 3600 hp locomotive equipped with rheostat brake and electric heating system composition . traction unit consists of traction and auxiliary synchronous generators , mounted in a single package . auxiliary generator through a rectifier provides power passenger train 3000 v dc power of 575 kw each section on the nominal mode . tractive force continuous mode 2 * 323 kn ( 2 * 33 ton ) , construction speed of 120 km / h .
the locomotive was commissioned by the ministry of railways , but remained in the ukraine . in 2001 it was bought by
linkoyl
and converted into a pure cargo .
more than 50 locomotives for rzd 2te116u poosnogo with traction control and modifications to the cab with the installation of air conditioning , with dynamic braking , with increased power diesel 3600 hp and microprocessor control and diagnostics ( msud ) was started in 2007 .
2te116uk capacity of 3060 without microprocessor control system , no air conditioning built for too
promtransmenedzhment .
about 70 locomotives overhauled with replacement of diesel at the voronezh diesel locomotive plant , were called 2te116k .
was increased power diesel engines installed microprocessor control system . proven on this locomotive developments have been used in the program 2te25k .
in june 2011 completely renovated locomotive 2te116 1984 release transmitted from the voronezh diesel locomotive plant in operational depot rtishchevo michurinsky uvjd region . restoration of the locomotive produced in a pilot project of
zheldorremmash
on overhaul locomotives 2te116 . for the repair of the locomotive , which was conducted with the use of new technologies , it took about 44 mln . , which is two and a half times more than usual . a similar new locomotive is from 115 to 135 million rubles . , and in this case , refer to the machine manufacturer ' s performance in just a third of that amount . refurbished locomotive in its technical parameters practically corresponds to the new .
according to the project , after the factory overhaul from the locomotive increases operational reliability , and the machine can be operated without maintenance for a month , instead of the regular check - ups every three days .
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this venerable rail line was built and completed by the ohio and mississippi railroad ( o & m ) in 1855 and later directly connected st . louis , missouri with cincinnati , ohio in 1857 . the track was originally constructed as six foot broad gauge but was later converted to standard gauge in 1871 . the line became especially valuable during the civil war years ; allowing for the transport of goods and supplies as well as west - bound settlers traveling from the east . the railroad also served numerous coal mines that were being developed in the area .
from the early 1970’s until the mid 1980’s , the illinois subdivision was utilized by the chessie system following the mergers of the b & o , c & o and western maryland railroads . the chessie system locomotives of this era were notorious for their extremely colorful , eye - catching paint schemes combined with the now famous “ches - c” logo , which incorporated the outline of c & o’s famous “chessie” kitten’s into the “c” emblem of the railroad’s name . in 1987 , the chessie system was absorbed into csx transportation , who then became sole operators of the line .
these upgrades that csx made to the route were in anticipation of additional coal traffic . until around 2010 , the illinois sub was frequently used by union pacific coal trains received in interchange to csx in st . louis for points south and east . however with the demise of the coal industry , the extra coal traffic never materialized .
in november 2015 , csx formally filed for a discontinuance of service exemption on the illinois subdivision between milepost bc 304 near aviston to milepost bc 327 . 9 near caseyville with the u . s . surface transportation board ( stb ) ; effective january 2016 . the stb is an economic regulatory agency affiliated with the department of transportation for administrative purposes such as having jurisdiction over rail restructuring transactions like mergers , line sales , line construction and line abandonment cases . the discontinuance removes common carrier obligations for this section of the line .
in august 2016 , csx filed an additional discontinuance of service exemption from the stb on a further segment of the illinois subdivision line ; between milepost bc 244 . 7 near flora and milepost 304 near aviston . this officially went into effect in february 2017 .
at this stage , the fate and future of this historic railroad line is uncertain . csx has stated that if traffic levels rebound , the line could be reopened in a relatively short period of time .
no matter what lies ahead for the illinois sub in the future , it’s place in the history of this region will be remembered as being significant . under the o & m and b & o railroads , the line played a major role in the economic development of the communities along it that were founded and settled following its opening in 1857 . the majority of these communities owe their existence to this railroad line .


an electric kick scooter is a personal transporter consisting of two small inline wheels connected by a standing platform with foldable handlebars .

the rider can either rely on the electric motor or using their feet as with a kick-scooter .

the most common scooters today have two hard small wheels , are made primarily of aluminum and fold for convenience .

some kick scooters have 3 or 4 wheels , or are made of plastic , or are large , or do not fold .

high performance trickster scooters made for adults resemble the old " penny-farthing " with much larger wheel in front .

electric kick scooters differ from electric scooters in that they also allow human propulsion , and have no gears .

range is typically about 5 km , and maximum speed is around 30 km/h .

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about product and suppliers : urltoken offers 16 , 116 electric kick scooter products . about 50 % of these are motorcycles , 26 % are electric scooters , and 4 % are kick scooters , foot scooters . a wide variety of electric kick scooter options are available to you , such as ce , eec , and ccc . you can also choose from 48v , > 60v , and 36v . as well as from 1001 - 2000w , 501 - 1000w , and 100 - 200w . and whether electric kick scooter is yes , or no . there are 16 , 212 electric kick scooter suppliers , mainly located in asia . the top supplying countries are china ( mainland ) , south korea , and vietnam , which supply 99 % , 1 % , and 1 % of electric kick scooter respectively . electric kick scooter products are most popular in western europe , north america , and eastern europe . you can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers , including 8 , 993 with iso9001 , 1 , 122 with other , and 57 with iso14001 certification .
our list of best electric kick scooters is pretty much dominated by razor . already an established name in conventional kick scooter since 2000 as well as electric ones since 2003 , razor’s flagship e300 tops the list . here is a quick overview of our best e - scooters :
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what to look for in a folding electric scooter . the uscooter ( pictured ) has more of these features than most .
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bmw ' s new x2city folding electric kick scooter is a potentially landmark product for the brand in many ways , not the least of which is that it is the first bmw product that will be sold and serviced outside the global bmw dealership network .
. for safety , the electric motor is not activated when the vehicle is powered up , but after the first kick . egret one - s , actually , can also be used as a traditional kick scooter , without the use of the electric motor . if you use it as a traditional kick scooter you need to be careful both for its high acceleration and the braking distance . with a single charge you can travel more than 20 kilometres ( almost 22 ) thanks to the engine brake that functions with a regenerative braking mechanism . the cornering grip is quite good , but perhaps shock absorbers could be “softer” , although
compared with the ecoreco , the $ 1 , 000 emicro one is a revelation . it doesn ' t look like an electric scooter at all - - no power button , brake or throttle levers , just handlebars , wheels and deck . that ' s because it ' s an electric kick scooter whose motor automatically comes to life when you kick off with your foot . it extends your stride , going faster and faster each time you push - - which means you ' ll still be getting some exercise , particularly kicking uphill .
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the bmw x2city weighs 20 kg , has a top speed of 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) and an electric range of 25 to 35 kilometers ( 15 - 22 miles ) . if the battery runs out , it can be operated as a kick scooter and will hence never leave you stranded .
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okay , so “razer” doesn’t either , and the coolness of a razor scooter maxed out some time in the year 2000 . but see what i did there ? it’s an e ! instead of an o ! for “electric” ! and it’s a razor scooter ! get it ? ? innovation !
one of the most comfortable electric kick scooters i ' ve tried , great suspension and inflated tire at the front to absorb shock . longer deck provides increased standing room and the sturdy fixed rear fender lets you rest… . . .
there ' s one type of personal mobility device that suits last - mile commutes perfectly : the folding electric scooter . for around $ 1 , 000 , you can hop on a collapsible electric vehicle that makes even an adult razor scooter look like a kiddie toy . like electric skateboards , the powered scooters go up to 20 mph , but also travel a distance of up to 20 miles on a charge . ( most electric skateboards and hoverboards don ' t have that range . ) and most importantly , the scooters have a nice big handle so you don ' t slide off .
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the e - twow electric scooter is a very light vehicle , weighting only 10 . 7 kg . this means that you can fold and easily carry it and then simply store it anywhere you want .
if you have to commute to work on the train and dread the walk to the office from the train station or if you have to park and ride , or found a closer and free spot to park but need to leg the rest of the way to office , one of these electric kick scooter will get you in and out quickly .
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one of the largest , most powerful and comfortable electric kick scooters i ' ve tested . . . offers front and rear suspension with about three inches of travel , large pneumatic tires that span cracks and absorb bumps . extra wide wooden deck provides ample space for people with big feet , optional locking cuff… . . .
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the advantages of a brushless motor over brushed motors are high power to weight ratio , high speed , and electronic control . brushless motors find applications in such places as computer peripherals ( disk drives , printers ) , hand - held power tools , and vehicles ranging from model aircraft to automobiles and now , electric kick scooters .
the scooter comes equipped with an 30 x 26 mm lcd display window that will show you several types of status information , such as : odometer for the lifetime mileage of the scooter , as well as a trip meter and speedometer . in addition , it lets you know the ambient temperature
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one of the lightest weight electric kick scooters i ' ve ever tested , it ' s so light you can scoot around without any power and still have fun , the carbon deck and stem are also semi - flexible for comfort . solid rubber tires are durable and flat - proof , the deck isn ' t especially wide or long but… . . .
the scooter comes equipped with front and rear shocks , to make riding on the city streets as comfortable as possible . of course , you can avoid pot holes and rough roads to maximize the lifetime of your scooter , but you have to know that the e - twow scooters can handle adverse driving conditions .
* run time and range may vary depending on size of battery , size of electric motor , riding conditions , climate and / or proper maintenance .
and after four months of testing a wide variety of ways to get around , i found two great electric commute vehicles to cut that time down .
electric kick scooters , goofy they may be , are a particularly good answer to the last mile problem . they ' re light enough to sling over your shoulder , and small enough to fold for stowing in the trunk of your uber / tesla / hyperloop pod . they ' re easy to ride just about anywhere , require minimal physical exertion , and are relatively affordable .
the x2city operates as a traditional kick scooter and the rider needs to propel it up to 6 km / h before the electric drive can be engaged , and even then , there is no traditional
throttle
. the operating unit on the handlebars offers five speeds in quantum jumps of 8 , 12 , 16 , 20 and 25 km / h . the above image is all we have to imagine how that works , and it appears to work like a paddle - shift on a car , though operated with the right thumb .
with such a compact and ergonomic design , it barely even looks like an electric scooter . the stryder simplifies things by folding to half its size with one click , making it perfect for trains , or tucked away in your home or office . weighing just below 11kg , you can trolley it easily without breaking a sweat !
the bus , train and shuttle only take you from point a to point b . could a portable electric vehicle get you the rest of the way there ?
goped always has , and continues to prove that high quality go - ped® brand products can be made by americans for empowering commuters and scooter riders everywhere on planet earth .
it would be perfect , rather , except for the fact that anyone riding a scooter looks like a dweeb . sure , scooters are practical , efficient , and useful . they ' ve been a good idea for a long time , since well before they were even electric . but they ' re not cool . they ' ve never been cool .
the whole vehicle is very low profile . yes , i managed to drop the height of a razor scooter – with an add - on battery pack . you think pebbles were bad before…
as a product , it is a little difficult to make informed comment at this point . the x2city operates as a traditional kick scooter and the rider needs to propel it up to 6 km / h before the electric drive can be engaged , and even then , there is no traditional
throttle .
the operating unit on the handlebars offers five speeds in quantum jumps of 8 , 12 , 16 , 20 and 25 km / h . the above image is all we have to imagine how that works , and it appears to work like a paddle - shift on a car , though operated with the right thumb .
the second thing you need to know about scooters is that there ' s a decent chance you ' re going to be riding one soon . it might be a fancy electric seated thing from some hip startup , but just as likely it ' ll be an old - school , kick - push - and - coast , razor - style ride . why ? because we need a way to move around that isn ' t inside a car .
the emicro is smaller and far lighter than any other electric scooter at just 16 . 5 pounds , and you can keep on kicking with minimal friction even after the battery runs out . sadly , there ' s no springy suspension to help cope with san francisco ' s gritty streets . i ' d definitely recommend it if you don ' t mind a sidewalk - only affair .
two of the cells stacked give ample clearance for a proper internal mount . conveniently enough , a regular razor scooter has enough material between the wheel mounts to hold 4 cells , 2 stacks of 2 .
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for the last few weeks , i ' ve used an electric scooter as part of my daily commute . it ' s called the uscooter . it costs $ 999 , and it ' s coming to the united states after a successful debut in china . it ' s got a range of 21 miles and hits 18 mph with just a push of my right thumb—on a scooter , that feels like warp speed . every time i ride it , i feel ridiculous . but as i zip up and down the sidewalks of san francisco , bag slung over my shoulder at the end of a long day , i do it like the fat kid strutting in that
haters gonna hate
gif .
it is fair to say that we all seek complete safety while riding . it is an essential requirement that has to be met . the e - twow electric scooter not only meets this safety requirement , but also exceeds the expectations in this particular department . it provides users with complete stability during riding thanks to the equilibrium between its design , structure and weight distribution . e - twow is equipped with a remarkable double braking system which ensures an entirely secure ride .
i decided to use a microcontroller to translate between the two instead of the awesome ghettomongous discrete - part boardamathinger that i built for the first scooter . a bit of messing around with blinkenlichten on a miters stk500 and i was in business .
i have plenty of experience riding bikes , though . so why not a folding electric bicycle ? watching my fellow caltrain riders struggle to lift their bikes onto the train was enough to put me off . folding electric bikes might fit into the trunk of a car , but i wouldn ' t dream of taking something so heavy and cumbersome on the bus - - and they ' re expensive , too , with many costing upwards of $ 2 , 000 .
regardless , there’s 29 . 6 volts of 4ah lithium polymer cells , a ( former ? ) 100 amp motor controller , and a very chunky brushless motor shoved into the space of a razor scooter . i think it’s pretty damn awesome just for that .
make no mistake , just like a bicycles , these kick scooters will need servicing too . oiling of chain especially after riding in the rain often is a must to keep things moving smoothly . while it may not be frequent and immediately obvious , you will need to consider replacement parts like tyres , batteries , belt and charging adapters . it pays to work out the cost and availability of these parts up front to make sure that you know the total cost of owning and running this . other key considerations are charging time , distance covered per full charge , speed and maximum riders weight . we list these parameters for each of the kick scooters in our list below but to give you an idea of what to expect , check out our table here .
. for this reason driving this scooter is funny as well as useful , since you can travel short distances in short time . the vehicle comes with a transformer similar to those used for laptops to charge the batteries and it only takes about 6 hours to recharge it fully .
next , each rail had to get a chamfer machined on its outside - facing edges . the interior of the razor scooter’s chassis extrusion has a radius of about 2mm . i cannot duplicate this precisely , so a messy one - size - fits - all chamfer takes care of it .
here’s a sample section of a razor scooter chassis . it’s a one - piece extrusion , which is great for mounting stuff to . the part above the flange ( which is actually the underside , if you can’t tell from the scuffs ) is 63mm side with a 57mm inner width .
the case for scooters gets even harder to make when you look at the price tags , which are much higher than the $ 200 or so you can snag a hoverboards with . ducorsky defends the $ 999 price of the uscooter as the rightful cost of making a safe product ( you know , one that won ' t catch on fire ) . he also notes that hoverboards are harder to ride , can ' t handle hills , and are much more toy than transport . plus , even at a grand , the uscooter is one of the cheaper electric kick scooters on the market . ecoreco ' s m5 costs $ 1 , 250 ; a similar model from go - ped is about $ 1 , 500 .
first time riding ? no problem . choose eco riding mode and enjoy smooth , gradual acceleration . pros can switch to turbo mode for maximum power and acceleration . our regenerative braking allows for safe and responsive braking , ensuring great control even on down hills . stryder is the perfect e - scooter for everyone .
not all electric scooters are equal , of course . ecoreco , one of the best - known brands , makes models built like a tank , with fold - out handlebars broad enough to make steering a cinch . but even the company ' s smallest , lightest $ 1 , 100 + ecoreco s5 model - - at over 28 pounds - - was too heavy and bulky for me to easily hoist to the overhead luggage racks on caltrain or hold upright on a crowded bus . and when i was riding , its rear brake would often make the scooter skid instead of quickly bringing it to a stop .
also , there is the option of a scooter with seat or without one . while we find the seat version unappealing and unnecessary especially when you only have a short distance to cover and when you have already sat in the train or car before jumping on one of these , its worth considering should you find one useful .
electric skateboards have no problem with speed . the $ 1 , 500 + boosted dual + , a sleek longboard with orange wheels , travels at up to 22 miles per hour and can climb hills with a 25 percent grade . that ' s beyond my budget , but even when i tried the $ 700 yuneec e - go board , whose belt - driven wheels top out at 12 . 5 mph , i constantly felt like i was about to crash and die . turns out that even though these electric skateboards have handheld remote controls to manage your speed , you still need to be pretty good at balancing on a skateboard to stay upright . i ' m not .
the business end . the relevant power transmission implement – there is only 1 – is housed completely in the rear wheel . it is a 80mm diameter custom - built 3 - phase brushless dc motor , conveniently hidden within the confines of a 125mm scooter wheel . maximum power on it is probably about 1000 watts . i have yet to properly meter it .
bmw has been wanting to address the issue of carrying secondary transportation within its vehicles for some time , as it announced a folding pedal - electric bike concept called the < a href =
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this is sacrificial vehicle # 2 , another junked scooter that was sitting around miters . i’m not sure if it’s an older generation or what , but there are quite a few structural differences compared to the new a3 model i’m converting . it’s certainly beefier in the folding joint ( 0 . 1″ formed steel plate ! ) and brake area , and there is more material in the chassis .
a battery management system with integrated power electronics is designed to ensure a range of 25 to 35 km in everyday use . a specific charging unit with magnetic connector makes for easy charging using the exterior charging socket on the scooter or directly at the battery itself . the battery is charged using a conventional household socket and it takes approx . 2 . 5 hours to charge an empty battery .
♥ quick folding , more lightweight and convenient : quick folding and unfolding , small size , lightweight ; easy and flexible to carry on bus or subway , put in trunk of car or under office desk . the weight is balanced and it ' s light and easy to carry ♥ unique design of left and right pedals according to ergonomics , which avoids the discomfort brought by the one pedal design of traditional scooters and allows you to ride as you wish comfortably ♥ acceleration protection : acceleration protection is initiated only when people is standing on scooter , preventing potential safety hazard in case of touching accelerator when parking ♥ constant speed cruising : scooter will cruise at a constant speed when riding at a speed for 3s , avoiding the aching pain caused by pressing accelerator for long time and enhancing the riding comfort ;
these scooters are all starting to hit american shores , all banking on the same thing : that there are lots of people looking for a faster , easier way to get to the grocery store or the subway station . they ' re hoping that scooters are just the right mix of powerful , portable , and useful . they ' re also hoping to deal with some important questions about where you can and can ' t legally ride an electric scooter . ducorsky wants to sell uscooters to you and me , but he ' s also imagining them as a great way for pilots to get around airports , for cruise patrons to see the sights on shore , and for managers to get around factories .
there are so many markets for this thing ,
he says . it ' s hard to disagree .
i may not be doing sweet tricks anytime soon , but my electric scooter is an amazingly efficient way to get around . it turns 20 - minute power - walks into effortless five - minute rides . it ' s tripled the size of my immediate vicinity—i ' ve been riding to coffeeshops and stores i ' d never patronize otherwise . when i ' m not riding i can fold it up and carry it , or sling it over my shoulder to go up stairs . at 24 pounds , it ' s no featherweight , but as i squeeze onto the morning train , i pity the people begging strangers to move so they can fit their bike . with the 21 - mile range , plus the energy recouped by a regenerative braking system , i only need to plug it in once a week , for a few hours .
you ' ve probably seen them whiz by on crowded city streets . electric scooters , motorized skateboards and hoverboards are becoming legitimate forms of urban transportation - - and it ' s not just kids who ride them . there ' s a whole wave of new vehicles strong enough to support the weight of an adult , yet fold up small enough to carry onto public transportation or in the back of a miata .
as the mechanicals were nearing completion , i started playing with the electronics . the r / c airplane controller requires a 1 to 2 millisecond long pulse spaced every 20 milliseconds , which is a hobby industry standard for control signals . however , the electric bike throttle i was going to use puts out an analog voltage from 0 . 8 to 4 . 2 volts . this is , again , a different industry standard control signal .
the uscooter was born about five years ago , under another name : e - twow . ( it stands for electric two wheels , and you pronounce it e - 2 . it makes no sense . ) it ' s the work of romanian engineer sorin sirbu and his team in jinhua , china . sirbu ' s friend brad ducorsky helped with the development and is now responsible for the improved , better - named americanized version .
you need to know about scooters is that it ' s impossible to look cool riding one . when you ride one , people look at you with disdain . they shout things like ,
you ' re the problem !
and
get off the sidewalk !
( seriously . ) they try to get in your way as much as possible . even people on hoverboards and electric skateboards judge you . these are just facts .
the e - twow electric scooters are not only environmental friendly , but also wallet friendly . e - twow is the most economical vehicle ever emerged on the market with an amazing energy consumption of only 6 . 15 wh / km at a speed of 20 km / h and with the cruise control function turned on . this is without a doubt an unparalleled performance in terms of consumption and a clear sign that e - twow is truly unique .
the new 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) x2city has an electric range of 25 to 35 kilometers ( 15 - 22 miles ) , and folds to a size that bmw claims is smaller than a folding bicycle . viewed in comparison to the wider offerings of the marketplace , none of those qualities are game changers , but it does offer the bmw experience to new audiences for the first time in more than 70 years . bmw has been making bicycles since 1945 , cars since 1929 and motorcycles since 1923 .
thankfully , there ' s another scooter that handles streets just fine , and works even better . the $ 1 , 000 uscooter ( aka e - twow ) is hands - down the most convenient vehicle i ' ve found for navigating city streets . it has one of the softest suspensions , has the most traction going uphill and is by far the easiest to fold down . even when i carry a heavy backpack , i can get through a work week ( roughly 10 miles of riding , partly uphill ) without plugging into a charger .
the uscooter ' s the only one i ' ve tried that ' s clearly designed for commuting , too , with a beeper and built - in led headlights and taillights so cars can see me at night . it has cruise control , and its front electric brake stops me more quickly and safely than ecoreco - like designs . sure , it ' s a little jerky , front - heavy and doesn ' t look particularly stylish . but i don ' t care about that when i ' m leaving bicycles in the dust .
there are plenty of possible last - mile solutions : bike - share programs , segway rentals , folding bikes , even skateboards . in asia , for instance , a number of cities have experimented with people riding a variety of small , economical
personal electric mobility devices
to get from public transit to their destination .
they are a low - carbon , affordable , and convenient way to bridge the first and last mile gap ,
raymond ong , an assistant professor at the national university of singapore’s department of civil and environmental engineering , told eco - business .
that means the scooter is likely to be extraordinarily good . bmw ' s greatest asset is its reputation and the values associated with the name and the logo : robust , reliable , technologically advanced , easy to use and much better than average . those premium qualities enable bmw to charge a premium price and there ' s no more critical time to deliver all of them than when addressing a new audience that you are hoping to upsell at a later date . you only get one chance to make a first impression and for a premium brand like bmw , the quality of that initial experience is paramount .
most lipo cells of this capacity are around 5 . 5mm to 6 . 5mm thick , with the thicker being the higher discharge - rated ones . maxamps advertised their cells as 6mm thick , which , in a 3 - stack , left me less than 1 millimeter of play inside the scooter’s 19mm tall internal channel . the original battery mount was going to be “bottomless” , with the supports for the cells coming only from the sides and the bottom capped by a wide tape , such as fiberglass strapping tape or kapton tape . my 3s pack with 6mm thick cells ( which is not high discharge , unfortunately ! ) did fit in a test .
it does have its flaws . the only throttle settings seem to be
barely moving
and
land speed record ,
so you ' re always speeding up and slowing down and speeding up and slowing down . the worst part of the whole experience , though , is the folding mechanism . opening it is easy enough : press down on the back tire ' s cover until the steering column clicks out , then pull it up until it ' s vertical . but to fold the scooter back up , you have to push forward on the handlebars , then press down on a tiny ridged lip with your foot until the hinge gives . i call it the shoe shredder , because you ' ll rip a sole off trying to get the thing to disconnect . the uscooter has a bad habit of trying to unfold while you carry it , too .
: the legislative void doesn’t recognise the existence of this type of vehicles , because they aren’t walking speed accelerators ( within 6 km / h ) nor pedal assisted vehicles , nor mopeds ( that require the use of helmets and an insurance ) . in fact they fall under the category of vehicles subject to approval . the german company , however , stated that the designer florian walberg is in a workgroup of a technical committee in brussels that is creating the standards of definition of a vehicle without seat as well as the specifications for the new category of “lightweight electric vehicles” . “our goal is to raise the consumers’ awareness on the future of transportation . we all travel several kilometres daily to commute to work , go to a restaurant or sports centres” . clearly , if these means of transport were more widely used , the legislature would be obliged to find a legal loophole to make them circulate within the law .
bmw ' s announcement a folding pedal - electric bike concept called the i pedelec in 2012 shows the issue of carrying secondary transportation within its vehicles has been on the company ' s radar for some time , but for some reason it failed to turn the bike into a commercial reality . that ' s the i pedelec above , and although the x2city won ' t be sold by bmw dealers , the following excerpt from the announcement press release leaves no doubt that ' s part of the plan : thanks to its low weight of 20 kilograms and the foldable steering unit , the bmw motorrad x2city can be stored easily in the luggage compartment of a small car . it is ready to use after a few easy steps and can take its rider from parking space or city limits to the final destination inside the congested city centre . the compact dimensions of the bmw motorrad x2city also make it easy to transport in the bus or on the underground – the ideal solution for spontaneous and comfortable mobility in areas not reachable by motorised means of transport .
zoom past traffic jams and get to your destination effortlessly . our powerful 500w motor makes your journey a breeze – even up the steepest hills . with a range of up to 30km and top speed of 30km an hour , the stryder lets you swap your sweaty bus ride for a wind in your hair joy ride .
ride over bumpy and rough terrain smoothly with our dual suspension system . our puncture - free rubber tires with its honeycomb - like structure deliver incredible traction and feel , giving you greater control at all times . never worry about nasty tire flats again . integrated front and rear brake lights keep you safe and visible – even on busy roads at night . with the stryder , this city is yours .
the stryder is designed with the end user in mind and will last you for thousands of kilometers . whether you’re riding through uneven streets or off the occasional curb , stryder is designed to take it all . no more messy cables , brake tuning or tyre flats to deal with . grab your stryder from the box – fully - assembled – and have the ride of your life .
ride hard and put it to the test for a month ! if you don’t love your ride , you can return it back to us for a full refund .
our expert and dedicated support team is always here for you , from technical questions to troubleshooting your ride .
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it brings more power and more autonomy to the booster plus model into the new booster plus s which also has a new battery system 36v li io 7 , 5 ah with samsung cells .
the main advantage of airless tires is that they cannot go flat , resulting in a savings , due to the fact that airless tires will need to be replaced less often . the vehicles outfitted with airless tires are able to carry more weight and engage in more rugged activities .
one of the best parts of the e - twow scooters is their distinctive folding system . the scooters can be fully folded with a single click of the lever on the platform . afterwards you can easily carry and store it any place you desire : under your office desk , in the trunk of your car or in a locker .
leds are miniature bulbs powered by the movement of electrons . this advanced technology replaces the filament inside a regular incandescent lighting system – which explains why leds last longer ( no filament to burn out ) and are less bulky ( no filament ) .
what are the benefits of eco - friendly lighting ? the most obvious benefit of led light system is that they require significantly less energy to operate than regular incandescent lights . that is how energy - efficient lighting saves you money – while also saving the planet .
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update : test video ! now it officially exists . low speed only for now , since i b0rked the controller and stuck it in sissy modeâ„¢
after eight months of development , five of which were spent sitting on a shelf at miters , snuffles reloaded finally moved under its own power . and boy did it move… i have already managed to nearly faceplant once on it .
with the project having entered a state of semi - functionality , and with it standing a decent chance of becoming something worthwhile , i’d like to move onto a less whimsical name . while “snuffles” was cute , it just doesn’t have that aura of coolness .
no , it’s not spring returned . it’s cruise control for cool . without caps - lock , and potentially more blood .
i finally mustered up the effort to pull it off the shelf and hook up the last four wires remaining on the thing which had kept it from moving for the past few months . with the help of some friends , we got everything bunched together as a test rig – then decided to call it good and wrapped everything in tape . and good it was . this time , functional cameras are immediately accessible , so expect some “action shots” when the sun comes up .
so why is it “99 % ” done ? well… . right now , it will probably get me arrested if i take it to the airport ( then again , when you’re an mit student , anything will ) . obviously there needs to be some wire cleaning and rerouting . i don’t have a correctly sized box to house the onboard voltage regulator and r / c signal interface yet . i have a proper e - bike throttle that fits over the handlebars . i also need to make a charge - balance plug for the battery pack .
however , it is at least mechanically sound , and i was able to ride it back from miters . therefore , i know the range is at least 3000 feet minus one railroad crossing .
even with no torque advantage ( as a direct drive motor ) , the acceleration is pretty absurd . it’s not quite the neck - snapping and rider - launching takeoff of snuffles 1 , but i do need to hang on pretty hard . it is , however , a controllable launch , and will be even more so when a proper spring - loaded thumb throttle is installed ( you know , so i don’t have to hang on with one hand and one leg while twiddling a knob on a stick with the other hand )
this is the “larger” flavor from razor , which has 125mm wheels . with the belly pack , i still have about 1 . 5 inches of clearance . not going to be bounding over any curbs or potholes , but it’s enough to get around on bike lanes and sidewalks .
there are four 4 . 2ah lithium polymer flat cells inside , and four outside . they are run in series for 29 . 6 volts nominal . the packs are rated for 20c discharge ( 80 amps ) and can burst 30c , so i have plenty of reserve battery power . as for capacity , calculation showed that my optimal range at constant power on flat , frictionless ground in a universe with a constant gravitational field at a constant temperature in air with zero viscosity and me approximated as a point mass… is about 4 miles , no entropy generated . realistically i expect far less , and need to do a real rangecheck some time soon . anything above 2 miles is really enough to putz me around campus and into town and back .
with an extension of the belly box , and some custom control electronics , i could conceivably hide all the control stuff inside the tube frame , and only have a throttle cable coming out .
and it weighs this much . with better mounting facilities , it should weigh around 12 pounds . that’s a hair under 6 kilograms for you people in metricworld .
anyways , work will now continue on dressing up the control system . i’ve officially moved past the “90 % zone of project - related self - loathing” which occurs with everything i build – i would furiously build it to 90 % of the way , then just get sick of it and forget about it for a while . now that i know it works , i should be a little motivated to push it through .
i have kept a detailed build log of this project and its predecessor on this site .
there seems to be a disturbing trend in all my recent projects of everything progressing smoothly and going right , then the whole project grinding to a halt at the last possible second before completion and being wholly unrecoverable without spending an additional hefty sum of money . case in point : tb4 . 5 - sp1 for motorama had essentially half the robot become crippled the day before i had to leave for the tournament .
new case in point : snuffles reloaded half - existed for about 30 seconds before the motor controller failed . the failure is undiagnosed at the moment , but probably revolves around blowing a voltage regulator which then shot the controller logic with 35 volts .
here’s some build pics from over the past few weeks , and the ( 95 % ) complete vehicle , along with the half - existance video .
after playing with the analog - digital converter , i made the output leds act as a throttle display meter of sorts , for kicks . full throttle , all leds lit , and they go out in sequence as i let off the throttle . i might actually implement this using a led bargraph chip in the future .
next up was assembling the eight giant lithium - polymer cells without killing myself or burning down buildings .
to solder epic batteries , you need an epic soldering iron . unfortunately , i couldn’t find the epic soldering iron i used at the media lab to assemble a123 cells , which are even more epic than my 4ah lipos . so if you do not have an epic soldering iron , you need an epic soldering tip .
a scavenged rod of copper and some lathe time later , and i had an epic soldering tip which fit a radioshack 40 watt soldering iron , which i do have . the whole thing is 2 . 5″ long and is . 400″ in diameter at the larger half .
the brass one was for testing and practice , since a rod of copper is actually pretty pricey these days to just fuck around with .
the bottom battery pack completed after some careful iron maneuvering . the epic tip made the whole operation touch - and - go , exactly what you want for soldering batteries . you never want to park the iron on a battery cell for more than a second or two .
this was a bit of a risky operation since i was laying the cells face - to - face to conserve wiring volume . normally , batteries like this are stacked and the cell tabs folded over one another . one wrong move with the massive solid copper tip and i was probably looking at replacing a cell .
after each joint was made ( and its balancer lead installed ) , it was covered in electrical tape . when all the joints were completed , i slammed the whole thing in a tube of giant heatshrink and parked the heat gun over it .
giant heatshrink should be a primary structural fastener . when it starts tightening down , everything inside sort of scrambles for the lowest volume configuration , and the end result is a very neat package of parts . the pack was embedded into its mount with some also primary - structural double - sided tape .
this pack constitutes cells number 5 through 8 . the balancer lead is a standard 3 - pin r / c servo plug , which serves the interconnects between cells 5 and 6 , 6 and 7 , and 7 and 8 .