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

[Fred W. Schneider III]

But I would hope we do save them.  My question is where we will get rubber wheel
inserts?????  Maybe Derrick will to the computer work.

Kenneth and Tracie Josephson wrote:

> "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.