More research questions.

[aquabean]

Is there anyone out there that can tell me the average speed of a steam train? I'd like to try and calculate travel times but I need either miles or kilometers per hour to get it to work.

Also, if you were wondering the distance between London and Munich is 572 miles or 920.4 kilometers, give or take a little.


ETA: Heh, or if anyone could just tell me how long it would take to go that far by train, that would work too.

Comments

[chaosd.livejournal.com]

It depends, but generally no more than 50 kmph. Count in stops for fuel/water/whatever. And you are aware this distance by railroad isn't a straight line at all, right?

[runefallstar.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. This whole distance calculator bit is all very "as the crow flies" and all that.

But 50, hmm? Well then...*ponders* There is much to consider then.

[luxetumbra.livejournal.com]

10.5-18.5 hours (http://fahrplan.sbb.ch/bin/query.exe/en?), depending on how many times you transfer, but that's with modern electrical and diesel trains and schedules.

[kintail.livejournal.com]

I don't know, but there may be something in the archives at little_details and if not, someone can probably answer you there.

[nightfallrising.livejournal.com]

Nothing much to say here, but haven't heard from you recently, so (waves)

[runefallstar.livejournal.com]

Doing a quick email check before I finally head home. I'll give you a call when I get in the car.

Here's pretty much the upper speed limit for steam

[(Anonymous)]

Today top commercial speeds are determined by either the condition of the track (called line speeds) or the top designed speed of the engine (whichever is smaller). There was no strict top speed in the 1930s. The steam engine was made to go as fast as the driver and fireman could make it go. (This wouldn’t be possible now because engines today have upper limits much faster than their design speed, the wear and tear would be enourmous). Speeds of over 100mph (160km/h) in service were commonplace, however services were usually timetabled assuming a top speed of 90mph (145km/h). For the 1930s this was an extremely fast rail service. (They're talking about the Mallard, which ran in the UK.) --Wayne

Steamboy!!!

[chinchilla82.livejournal.com]

Whenever anyone mentions anything having to do with steam, I immediately think of this movie. Which I have seen. Because one of my hosts in Japan found out that I really love anime and that I really want to see Steamboy. So, he sent me a bootleg copy. Because he's awesome. And so is the movie. I don't speak a word of Japanese, but I can sort of understand what's going on and the visuals alone make up for any language barriers. Ahem...

In any case, are you doing research for an FMA fic by any chance? Because, if you are, and you find info on Transylvania between the world wars, let me know. I can't find one darn thing about it.

And don't worry, I'll be updating my lj (with pictures, squee!) as soon as I get internet. Which is Friday...I hope.

Ja ne!