PCC and *Light* Rail Vehicles -- Weights

[Vigrass, Bill]

Power consumption is directly proportional to car weight,  The heavier the
car, the more electric (or diesel or whatever) energy is consumed.   Bill
Vigrass

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> From: 	Jim Holland[SMTP:pghpcc at pacbell.net]
> Reply To: 	pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> Sent: 	Thursday, October 21, 1999 4:12 PM
> To: 	pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> Subject: 	Re: PCC and *Light* Rail Vehicles -- Weights
> 
> 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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