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Posted by eyedoctor on Sun Feb 11 21:13:48 2018 https://www.cbs58.com/news/special-report-making-the-milwaukee-streetcar |
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Posted by orange blossom special on Mon Feb 12 11:10:12 2018, in response to New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by eyedoctor on Sun Feb 11 21:13:48 2018. “It’s actually equipped with onboard batteries similar to supercharged sports car you see out there that are battery powered,” McNeil explained.*** What is the overall advtanage of using batteries that need to be replaced versus a wire they seem to like to string up until they fall down? |
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Posted by George Foelschow on Mon Feb 12 12:47:59 2018, in response to Re: New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by orange blossom special on Mon Feb 12 11:10:12 2018. I would assume the batteries are there for backup power in the event of conventional power failure. I've read of sections of wireless streets in French cities where batteries are used to span the gap.The TV person noted that the car didn't have a steering wheel. Well, duh. Did anyone notice the PCC car in the background? |
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Posted by orange blossom special on Mon Feb 12 15:30:38 2018, in response to Re: New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by George Foelschow on Mon Feb 12 12:47:59 2018. I misunderstood the article, I thought these were battery powered only.Now I'm wondering what they even need the backup power for. |
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Posted by Bill Newkirk on Tue Feb 13 06:07:09 2018, in response to Re: New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by George Foelschow on Mon Feb 12 12:47:59 2018. Did anyone notice the PCC car in the background?I did. It doesn't look like a SEPTA PCC, it looks kinda wide. Bill Newkirk |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Feb 13 09:06:38 2018, in response to Re: New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by Bill Newkirk on Tue Feb 13 06:07:09 2018. The PCC has front and rear poles, it "might" be a San Francisco car in for rehab/overhaul. |
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Posted by chicagomotorman on Tue Feb 13 14:33:42 2018, in response to New Milwaukee streetcar rolling stock, posted by eyedoctor on Sun Feb 11 21:13:48 2018. Thank you. I plan on being at the opening. |
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