PCC and *Light* Rail Vehicles -- Weights

[Jim Holland]

Greetings!

John Swindler wrote:

> -  And is the higher car weight even very important?  Maybe not for a p-r-w
> track and subway operation, such as St. Louis.  Maybe it is a consideration
> with a street running operation such as in San Francisco and Broadway in
> Pittsburgh.

	Higher car weight is important on  a-n-y  rail as it causes more wear. 
This will be most evident on curves, switch points, and guard rails
where side bearing pressure is greater.  And these items could be
located in prw as well as streets.

James B. Holland
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