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Re: Metroliner question
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:33:23 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ...
> In lugnet.trains, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
> > (Added factlet: Boston still has power lines up for *buses*, though
> > they're being phased out now.)
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> Tranna has these too, as does SF. Electric buses are cool, especially the
> articulated ones. They can sneak up on pedestrians, you have to be on your
> toes!!!
Vancouver still has electric buses too, though for how much longer, who
knows. Some city streets still have the trolley lines embedded too (and they
are a ^%#%$#^ to drive over!), although the trolleys have been gone for
years.
Kevin
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| In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes: snip (...) Tucson has a small but functional trolley line running around the University of Arizona area. It is complete with trolley tracks and overhead power lines. It's just a tourist type attraction since (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Tranna has these too, as does SF. Electric buses are cool, especially the articulated ones. They can sneak up on pedestrians, you have to be on your toes!!! Of course buses use trolley poles and single wire (per pickup), rather than (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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