ČD 471 (City Elefant) for Metro Sim

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PatrikMetroT
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ČD 471 (City Elefant) for Metro Sim

Post by PatrikMetroT »

I got the idea for Metro Sim unit ČD 471 (Alias ​​City Elefant). This is a train, not metro. Here are the links to the models:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/ ... ty-Elefant
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https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/ ... ceberg-EMU
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https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/ ... ant-najbrt
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In service: 2000 — present
Manufacturer: Škoda Transportation
Constructed: 1997–2013
Number built: 83 units
Number in service: 83 units
Capacity: 287 2nd class, 23 1st class
Operator(s): České dráhy
Specifications
Maximum speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)
Weight: 155.4 tonnes (343,000 lb)
Power output: 2,000 kW (2,682 hp)
UIC classification: Bo’Bo’+ 2’2’+ 2’2’
Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

Link to info:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%8CD_Class_471

1st class interior:
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2nd class interior:
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brozma
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Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Re: ČD 471 (City Elefant) for Metro Sim

Post by brozma »

Well personally, I don't think, this EMU is needed for metrosim, because there's already double decker unit called RR-DDM, which was possibly inspired by ČD class 471. And 2nd, running these units in metrosim would be unrealistic, because in Netherlands, the railway is electrified by 1,5 kV DC. ČD class 471 requires 3 kV DC to run, so connecting it to 1,5 kV DC will cause it to run extremelly slowly.

But this is just my personal opinion. I'll let developers (Michiel, Sjoerd) to say their opinion about this, so keep this here and wait for them to say something about it.
If you want to make a very fast ride, just disable ATB/ZUB, put trottle to 1.00 and enjoy.
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