#turbotrainer

[mudwerks]

(via JHALAL DRUT: turbotrain)

[railwayhistorical]

Grayland

This is an outbound train headed for Milwaukee just eight miles out from Chicago Union Station, at Grayland.

We're on the Milwaukee Road and the equipment is the French RTG, or so-called Turboliner, operated by Amtrak.

The train will soon cross over a north/south line of the C&NW, with Mayfair just beyond that.

Two images by Richard Koenig; taken September 5th 1976.

[merpmonde]

"Stick an aircraft engine in it" part 2b - the TGV

"Wait, the TGV's electric, right?", I hear you say. You're not wrong: all TGVs in commercial service since 1981 have been electric. But this is the 1972 prototype TGV, and back then, those initials stood for Turbotrain à Grande Vitesse, continuing the development cycle of trains with helicopter engines that had already been introduced on intercity services with the RTG.

This prototype would set the standard of what French high speed rail would become: articulated units of carriages between two power cars, and the distinctive, iconic orange livery I wish they would have kept around in some capacity. The train regularly ran over 300 km/h, peaking at 318 km/h in Southwestern France in December 1972. The difference, of course, is that TGV 001 was equipped with four helicopter-derived gas turbines, two in each power car. As the oil crises hit before the production TGV was properly defined, SNCF were able to redesign the project around electric power in time for the 1980s.

After 15 years of service as a test mule, the train was due to be scrapped, but fortunately the two power cars avoided that fate. Their interiors were gutted, but the cars were saved and put on display as monuments to their builders, Alsthom, at Belfort and Bischheim (North suburb of Strasbourg). UNfortunately, they've been put by the motorway of all places, at both sites, so visiting them isn't very pleasant. At least at Bischheim, there is a footpath on the bridge over the motorway and railway yard, so it's possible to take one's time and get some decent views of the machine that started it all.

[gis56]

"The Future of Turbo Trainers: Market Analysis 2027-2031"

Turbo trainers are revolutionizing indoor cycling by providing cyclists with an immersive and efficient training experience. These high-tech devices simulate outdoor riding conditions, allowing for precise resistance control and real-time performance tracking. With features like smart connectivity, virtual reality integration, and customizable training programs, turbo trainers are becoming essential for serious cyclists aiming to improve their fitness and performance year-round. As technology continues to advance, turbo trainers offer unparalleled convenience and motivation, making indoor cycling more engaging and effective than ever before.

#TurboTrainer #IndoorCycling #CyclingTech #SmartTrainer #VirtualCycling #FitnessTech #PerformanceTracking #CyclingTraining #ResistanceControl #VirtualReality #CyclingLife #TrainingAtHome #FitnessGoals #CyclingCommunity #TechInFitness #YearRoundTraining #CyclingMotivation #SmartFitness #InnovativeTraining #HomeWorkouts

[javi-ballestero]

Fixie bike world collections #fixierider #turbotrainer #rodillos #training #trainingbike #entrenamiento #fixiegirl #rulos #girlonbike #fixie #fixedgear #piñonfijo #critgirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CbcRzPfIqfP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bikeroar]

Do you and your bike miss riding outside?

[hizokucycles]

Reposted from @till.start - WARM UP #fixedgear #velo #roadbike #cycling #velodrome #turbotrainer #bike #hometrainer #madeinfrance #cyclisme #cyclingrollers #Hizokucycles Hizokucycles.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_rhmMnW0n/?igshid=f3n1ay0965o4

[pressing-onward]

Everyone say hello to my only source of cardio right now. My Physio prescribed me 5 minutes a day, building up gradually. So I’m currently at a 2 minute easy warm up cycle, then 6 minutes slightly higher intensity and then another 2 minute easy cool down, for 10 minutes in total.

Ugh what is my life that my health has come to this. But I know it’s for the best, I can’t keep going out for 3 mile runs and ruining my back even further. Gotta lay the foundations and get my muscles supporting my loose joints a bit better. Hypermobility is so much fun.

I also have a squat like exercise to do to get my glutes working again, because my right side has completely shut off. It took us trying 3-4 exercises at my last appointment to find one where I could actually get my glutes activiated because my back kept trying to do all the work. Physio said activating the muscle will get the blood pumping back through the muscle and get it working again. Here’s to hoping.

Are there any other hypermobile fitblrs out there? I’m not diagnosed at the moment, hoping to pursue that with my GP but every physio I’ve ever seen have said I have loose joints. But it would be nice to follow some others who are on a similar path!

[italiangiftsforyou]

Cycling Video for Indoor Bike Training 75 Minute Alps Italy 4K Ultra HD Garmin Video

[railwayhistorical]

French Turbotrain in Milwaukee

Later this spring, May 2nd, I'll be presenting to the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in Lockport, Illinois: On the Eve of Staggers: Some Midwest Roads in the late-1970s. Here's one image from the talk—an Amtrak French turbo train (RTG) is approaching Milwaukee. It's seen here at National Avenue; I was looking southward along the CMStP&P toward Chicago.

One image by Richard Koenig; probably taken in 1979.

[merpmonde]

"Stick an aircraft engine in it" part 2a - SNCF Turbotrains

Developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, Turbotrains were France's attempt at higher speed rail. Equipped with lightweight and powerful helicopter-based gas turbines, they were capable of 160 km/h service.

However, that introduction date spelled rapid doom for the ETG (Élément à Turbine à Gaz) and RTG (Rame à Turbine à Gaz) types. They were built so they had to be used, the noise and the 430 L/h consumption rate be damned (3 times the consumption of an equivalent Diesel train, and that's just for the prime mover, add another 150 L/h for the generators), but they were constantly moved away from more prestigious routes as soon as those were electrified.

This 1981 photo by Yves Broncard is one of my favourite "so 1970s" pictures: a gas turbine train at Boulogne Aéroglisseurs station, with a massive SR.N4 car-carrying hovercraft arriving in the background - "stick an aircraft engine in it" mentality taken to the max, on land and sea, a combination that seems irrational today.

The last RTGs were withdrawn in the mid-2000s, and one car, T2057, is preserved at the Cité du Train museum in Mulhouse (top photo). But there is another gas turbine train we need to talk about, the one that first bore the letters TGV...

[ethangibsonxyz]

There are a lot of different ways to get fit, but one of the most popular is turbo training. This involves using an exercise bike in a gym or at home to work up a sweat. But does it really work? And is it safe? Here we take a closer look at turbo training and what you can expect from it. https://getblogo.com/6-mistakes-to-avoid-when-turbo-training/

#MistakesTurboTraining #turbotrainer

[renrappinghood]

#tacxgenius #turbotrainer #bkool #simulator #training #roadbike #bikelife #cyclelife #boardmanbikes watching #criteriumdudauphine (at Chuck Norris secret cave!)

[cyclingsimonmbe]

Bike is all sorted on my new setup hopefully will get it tested this afternoon after picking up new puppy from Bristol @wahoofitnessofficial @speedplaypedals #turbotrainer #wahoo #speedplay #torqfuelled #unbonkable #naturallysuperior #spiritracingteam #velotoursspain #selleitalia #ndrsports #huntbikewheels #haftnerbouclier #proviz #zwift #specialized #pulseroll #cycleclub #clubcycling #procycling #cyclingclub #cyclinglife #cyclingteam #roadcycling #trackcycling #timetrial #racetime #longdistancecycling #sportive #indoortraining #fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/COFHDzalAsg/?igshid=g1s0plhypofh

[javi-ballestero]

@raul_gass #roller #rulos #inside #inhome #fixierider #turbotrainer #rodillos #training #trainingbike #entrenamiento #fixie #fixedgear #piñonfijo https://www.instagram.com/p/B909elzo42D/?igshid=a5o2eklikmni

[rich-life-blr]

A bit of midweek cardio to keep the activity ticking over 👍 #turbotrainer #turbotrainersession #fitness #motivation #fitnessmotivation #cardio #cardioworkout #health #healthandfitness #noexcuses #showup #turnup #getitdone #keepmoving #mindset #mindsetiseverything https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiDBTPDy6x/?igshid=o5kqzgibjybv