[PRCo] Re: PCC2s

[Ken & Tracie]

Modernization is fine. I believe we are mostly on the same page, Derrick. 
I'm just pointing out I believe there are some basics which need to be a 
"jumping off point" to reach the next level of technological development. Or 
at least not repeat previous mistakes by trying to use something which still 
is not feasible 110 years later.

Why try to re-learn lessons already learned at the expense of your 
passengers?

Structural integrity should be a given for a vehicle. Build your modern 
streetcar or bus on  solid rock, rather than shifting sands. :-)

Mr. Holohan advocates using modern boilers, thermostats, radiators, etc. get 
the most out of steam heat. But he points out advances are evolutionary as 
often as they are revolutionary.

Back around 1910, Oldsmobile built a big touring car which required two step 
running boards to enter. The engine was a monster 640 cubic inch in-line six 
with coffee can size pistons.

We all know it wasn't faster or more powerful than a 3.8 liter GM V-6 simply 
because it offered a larger cubic inch displacement.

Physics doesn't lie.

K.