KR Skybus

Date: 2003-11-28
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 7 items
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Konkan Railway's Skytrain (Skybus) model - this is the double car unit from BEML. Madgaon, 31st Oct 2003. By Apurva.

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The single car unit from Kineco. These are made of fibreglass. Madgaon, 31st Oct 2003. By Apurva.

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The BEML unit's ribbed bottom - the access to the Kineco single unit is through the BEML unit! Madgaon, 31st Oct 2003. By Apurva.

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The basic mechanism of the Skytrain shown by a section of the supporting structure. Note the buffered trolleys that run in the guideway. There are three rails inside the guideway - two for rolling stock and one for carrying traction current. Madgaon, 31s

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The support wheels that run on the undersurface of the duct can be seen - I felt that this was very flimsy for the rough work that was expected of them. Madgaon, 27th Oct 2003. By Apurva.

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What the future holds - Sky bus at Madgaon. Madgaon, 31 Oct 2004. By Rahul Devesher.

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Not in Business. Due to two recent mishaps, this sky bus project has been discontinued unfortunately. Madgaon, 22nd Jan 2005. By Deep.