The ETR 600 is a class of trains built by Alstom, and are used on the routes between Roma-Bolzano and Roma-Trieste. The train tilts, using Pendolino technology, allowing higher speeds to be maintained through corners without causing discomfort to passengers. The trains are operated by Trenitalia, originally under the Frecciargento (Silver Arrow) branding used for trains capable of travelling between 250 km/h and 285 km/h, In 2022 they were rebranded under Frecciarossa (Red Arrow) after the Frecciargento branding was retired.

The ETR 600 has also been adapted for use in China as the China Railway CRH5 Hexie. Initially 60 sets were ordered, of which nine were manufactured by Alstom and 51 by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles. Since, another 80 sets have been created for a total of 140, operating across China's north from Beijing to Ürümqi.

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  • rtstragedy [fae/faer, she/her]
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    2 months ago

    I really want to see a closeup of what this looks like. Ive had a couple discs where the reflective label comes off, but never have I heard of the data layer being damaged other than scratches... Thats super fascinating

    • ashinadash [she/her]
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      2 months ago

      Just kinda looks like the edge is missing, nicks in the edge:

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      • rtstragedy [fae/faer, she/her]
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        2 months ago

        Damn thats fascinating. I want to see a macro shot so bad lol (I saw a video on CD printing a while ago with some very good shots, I love this stuff). Ive always wondered if its possible to repair the reflective label surface, but I know nothing about DL disks

        Edit: I think I see what you mean now, there's the two colours one for each layer right?

        • ashinadash [she/her]
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          2 months ago

          I don't think you can see the layers? Any colouration is just the disc reflecting my walls, lol. The "layer change" is just the laser changing focus to read a second metal layer of data behind the visible one.

          I doubt you'd be able to fix it, best just burning a whole new disc or finding another one lol. Interview with the Racist here is on Bluray anyway :3