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Re:Caltrain's electric fleet more efficient than expected by Symbiote on Saturday January 25, 2025 @06:14AM (#42820961)
> one doesn't get a sense the train would roll very far unpowered

Even a model/toy train wagon can easily coast the length of a large room when given a push.

See how little metal is in contact, about 1cm²: https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/17ysd...

There's very little friction.

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