[PRCo] Re: PCC___Musings!

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

Just An Observation!!!

Isn't there a lengthy shake down for Siemens car in Pittsburgh?       
Siemens not uncommon in  USA.



Bill Robb wrote:
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> This is not a valid comparsion.       The PCC was a thoroughly tested 
> product before being purchased by the transit companies.       Years 
> of research went into it's development.       The builders were 
> established businesses with a solid track record.       In many ways 
> the PCC of the late 30s was an off the shelf product.
>
> Whereas today's light rail cars on systems like Muni are custom built 
> to the customer's individual specifications.       The track record of 
> the builder is not as clear, although they may be an established 
> transit or rail vehicle builder.       How many other systems are 
> operating the vehicles Muni purchases?       How many other cities are 
> operating the exact same Breda LRVs?       Given the operating 
> environment I'm sure it's diesel buses aren't completely off the shelf 
> either.


> "Holland Electric Rwy. Op. H.E.R.O. -- Import SPTC 1.48 Models // 
> James B. Holland" <PRCoPCC at P-R-Co.com> wrote:
> The tens typically show 2 or 3 days between delivery and service ---- 
> this is Utterly Fascinating since PCC technology was Brand New then 
> while in SF today, new rail equipment goes through a 30-day shake down 
> At Least before entering service! PCC 1007 was received on 19370204 
> and put into service the next day, the 5th of Feb.




Jim__Holland


I__Like__Ike.......And__PCCs!!

down with pantographs ---- UP___WITH___TROLLEYPOLES!!!!!!!