MORE Thoughts -- PRCo--2000 -- What Trolleycars Remain ed??

[Kenneth and Tracie Josephson]

"Fred W. Schneider III" wrote:

> There is a lot of truth in your statement about maintenance ... I've seen total
> rebuilds of special work in Zurich within less than ten years.  We talk about
> maintenance; they maintain.  No question at all.
> I think, however, that part of that problem relates to cultural / enthnic /
> education / training changes to our urban demographics.  They still have people
> living in cities who are competent in a repair shop.  We don't, therefore we seek
> out squirrel cage AC motors, solid state controls, and other virtually
> maintenance free devices because he have no idea how to fix anything.  The good
> mechanics live in the suburbs, and, they have little desire to work in the city
> even if civil service laws would allow them to live out and work in.

I really feel sorry for the traction museums in the coming years (as well as
automobile restorers.) Some groups are struggling even now with their PCC cars.

Imagine attempting to restore a Boeing-Vertol or a Buffalo car! Sheesh! Ken J.