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Posted by Dan Lawrence on Wed Oct 3 21:48:12 2012, in response to Re: PCC and other Trolley Question?????, posted by mr mabstoa on Wed Oct 3 20:47:00 2012. All Baltimore cars that were single ended had some form of backup control. The United Railways (Precursor of Baltimore Transit) began single-ending Semi-convertible cars in the late 1920's, so either the former double end controller was retained, or a or a smaller controller and brake stand was used at the new rear end. The doors were also switched so the double rear doors were moved to the front and the single door was moved to the back and had a treadle added that opened the door. The 1930 Peter Witts and all PCC cars had a backup controller at the rear under a removal seat.It's hard to back up a 46 foot PCC car from the front end and see where you are going, so BSM has decided to use two persons (one at the back and one in the front, operating the car) for a backup move. |
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