Talk:New Zealand EM class electric multiple unit

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Maximum speed

Before I get into an edit war, the maximum speed of the EM class is 110km/h, as stated in the 2011 KiwiRail Locomotive and Rolling Stock Register, not 95km/h as an IP editor has claimed. However I'm not entirely sure on how to cite this properly, so could someone more knowledgeable cite this please? pcuser42 (talk) 01:02, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Done, I've checked my copy. --LJ Holden 04:21, 11 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I note the notes for the Infobox Train template state the "maxspeed" parameter is for the maximum permitted speed of the rail vehicle (whatever that means). However, to list the maximum speed at which the vehicle is permitted to travel by track conditions makes no sense as that'll vary depending on where the vehicle is travelling. Maximum operational speed doesn't make much sense either as a vehicle may have a maximum safe speed with localised speed restrictions because of over-gauge issues, etc. I'm therefore inclined to agree that it makes most sense to list the maximum rated speed (especially for powered vehicles) as stated in the Locomotive and Rolling Stock Register. – Matthew25187 (talk) 12:27, 15 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Maximum Speed as per the Rail Operating Code Section 4.14 Ganz Code Supplement is 95kmph. This is the rule book. Also note that the only two classes authorised under the Rail Operating Rules and Procedures to operate at 110kmph are AM Class EMU's and RM Class Silver Fern Railcars. Kaiwhara (talk) 23:13, 13 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I would note that the Rail Operating Code states the maximum service speed, not the maximum design speed. To put this in context, this would be like saying the maximum speed of a Ferrari 458 is 100km/h instead of 325km/h. It might be best to include both the design speed and the service speed. Lcmortensen (mailbox) 22:20, 14 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I've added a note stating that the maximum design speed is 110km/h, but left the maximum service speed is 95km/h. --LJ Holden 02:43, 16 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Withdrawals

Can anyone confirm the withdrawals now stated in the article? I know several sets have been withdrawn for storage, but don't know the exact numbers. --LJ Holden 04:21, 11 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why not perserve one of them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.173.253.45 (talk) 03:33, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've updated the article, but we still don't know exactly which 17 units are referred to. --LJ Holden 10:28, 21 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've noticed extra information was added to the notes column on the table and I do not think it's necessary. Does anyone think it should be replaced with a simpler statement? --RTWDestroy (talk) 04:04, 23 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Personally I think simply saying "out of service" is good enough, although leave accident references alone. pcuser42 (talk) 04:35, 23 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is very quickly becoming a quagmire of irrelevant information... first, we need to verify what's actually the case with the EMUs - i.e. which ones have actually been withdrawn. --LJ Holden 22:04, 23 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

And on another note, we don't even have sufficient information about which units are withdrawn currently. Unless someone can reference the information, something should be done. Any thoughts? --RTWDestroy (talk) 04:38, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Are you shore 42 are going away to South Africa, because they where 44 of them, maybe two might be staying, can anyone confirm this, 203.97.114.146 (talk) 23:50, 12 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I know one is staying here for preservation. Not sure about the second unit, I thought Crash Ganz was to be scrapped but I think that's gone overseas now. pcuser42 (talk) 00:34, 13 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I think the Ganz that might be saved for preservation is likely the Super Ganz, or the Pioneer example I think, Trooper201 (talk) 08:48, 28 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

News about a set in New Zealand Railfan March Issue

Hi and to tell you the news the most likely set told in March issue is possibly going to be EM 1367 and ET 3367 for preservation which might be the set going to be preserved, Trooper201 (talk) 04:36, 12 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Units Shipped in March

Hi, does anyone know what units were shipped to South Africa in March 2016?TrainboyMBH (talk) 08:13, 25 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]