[PRCo] Re: TrolleyCar___Speed

[Holland Electric Rwy. Op. H.E.R.O. -- Import SPTC 1.48 Models // James B. Holland]

Saw that in print recently in describing the WP signal system  --  can't 
remember where now.       Recent issue of Trolley Talk???



Ken & Tracie wrote:
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> I don't recall who said it, but one of the Chicago area fans said WP 
> used "hillbilly" signals and the 700s used "hillbilly" braking." This 
> was on the "Farewell to the 4000s" fantrip. Made us all laugh.
>
> K.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James B. Holland" <PRCoPCC at P-R-Co.com>
>
>> The West Penn 700s used Dynamic Braking to slow the car And to 
>> generate current to operate magnetic track brakes -- the friction 
>> brake was cranked on and off by the motorman to complete the stop and 
>> hold the car. Air Compressor Not Used on these Cars -- the WP 700s 
>> were All-Electric!!!!!!!
>>
>>
>> Cheeze Whiz, Ken, EveryOne <Knows> that the WP 700s Were // Are The 
>> Inspiration and Model for the modern PCC Car. Why don't we see this 
>> in print, on the Inet, anywhere else?! :-) ?!? ;-) !?! :-D?!?! We 
>> better get busy and inform everyone!!!!!!! Our Work Is Cut Out For 
>> Us!!!!!!!
>>
>>
>> Jim__Holland
>>
>>
>> I__Like__Ike.......And__PCCs!!
>>
>> down with pantographs ---- UP___WITH___TROLLEYPOLES!!!!!!!
>