[PRCo] Re: TrolleyCar -- TrolleyCoach

[John Swindler]

I know a few engineers who would concur with your last sentence, Jim.  No 
respect for those engineers there just for the paycheck.

John




>From: Jim Holland <PRCoPCC at P-R-Co.com>
>Reply-To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
>Subject: [PRCo] TrolleyCar -- TrolleyCoach
>Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:22:17 -0700
>
>Then SF converts a TC line to TrolleyCar line 8 to F.
>
>AND  SF has the brilliant ability to construct its TC overhead to make a
>fixed guideway for the TC  --  wires are hung So Far to the inside of
>the curve that it totally removes the maneuverability of the TC AND
>makes it very easy to dewire since the poles are so extended  (esp if
>going through special work)  and to maneuver to correct the same would
>put on into the parking lane or directly into opposing traffic.
>Brilliant Engineers who have never heard of trolleys before designing
>this stuff.
>
>
>
>John Swindler wrote:
> >
> > I heard of a traction fan who helped with the demise of some trackless
> > trolley lines, but for economic reasons. All else being equal,
> > eliminated the cost of overhead maintenance (primary) and operational
> > problems with flooded underpasses(minor).
> >
> > John
>
>

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