MgT Vehicle Design Handbook PDF Rail Rider and Train

[snrdg121408]

Morning PST,

Is the Rail Rider Drive System on pp. 14 and 15 of MgT Vehicle Design Handbook PDF 2/21/17 the same as the Train listed on the Customization Chapter External Power table on p. 48

 

[snrdg121408]

Afternoon PST,

Ten members have reviewed my question concerning whether or not the "Train" entry on MgT Vehicle Handbook PDF 2/21/17 p. 48 in the External Power System Table is a Ground Vehicle with the Rail Rider.

At this point I am guessing that they are not the same and the table entry is bogus and can be ignored.

 

[Annatar Giftbringer]

Why would they not be the same? What is a train if not a ground vehicle riding on rails?

It makes sense to separate external power for trains (as in, rail-riding vehicles) from other ground vehicles. A train can easily be supplied with external power by having power lines above the rail or in it, whereas a ground vehicle that can drive around freely (such as a car) requires a different solution.

 

[snrdg121408]

Hello Annatar Giftbringer,

Thank you for the response to my request for clarification.

Why would they not be the same? What is a train if not a ground vehicle riding on rails?

It makes sense to separate external power for trains (as in, rail-riding vehicles) from other ground vehicles. A train can easily be supplied with external power by having power lines above the rail or in it, whereas a ground vehicle that can drive around freely (such as a car) requires a different solution.

There is only one mention of "Train" that I can find using the Search feature in my PDF copy of MgT Vehicle Handbook downloaded 2/21/17. On other occasions when I have guessed that a term mentioned in a similar way was the same as one that had been introduced earlier has proven to be wrong.

Part of my obsession with ensuring I am following instructions and/or understand the process correctly is a direct result of twenty years of serving in the USN as a submarine qualified sonar technician. Screwing up a step or not following the instructions in a process has consequences that range from personal embarrassment, getting busted, dishonorably discharged, being injured, injuring others or the worst case is causing the loss of the boat and crew.

Personally, I feel that the Rail Rider entry's details should include the reference to a "train" or change the modification to Train or perhaps Locomotive.