R Ronayne Australian in Montana Jan 18, 2010 #1 Can anybody tell me about this tram? All I know is that it runs in a large market area in Los Angeles, Ca. There is no overhead catenary or cables. It must be battery powered. Thankyou, Chris :wave:
Can anybody tell me about this tram? All I know is that it runs in a large market area in Los Angeles, Ca. There is no overhead catenary or cables. It must be battery powered. Thankyou, Chris :wave:
K Klinger The Chicago CTA guy Jan 18, 2010 #3 I'd be willing to bet there is a small diesel generator under the floor. That's usually the case
R Ronayne Australian in Montana Jan 19, 2010 #4 I can't remember what sound it made, so I can' answer.
M mitch456yui a.k.a - Barlo, Mitch Jan 19, 2010 #5 Maybe its like the Flintstone car? If it were, it'd make like a 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' sound when in movement... Last edited: Jan 19, 2010
Maybe its like the Flintstone car? If it were, it'd make like a 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' sound when in movement...
R ray_whiley Active member Feb 14, 2010 #6 This tram I found quite a bit of information on http://www.cable-car-guy.com/ptrain/ Scroll down until you find a reference to tram 1759. Ray
This tram I found quite a bit of information on http://www.cable-car-guy.com/ptrain/ Scroll down until you find a reference to tram 1759. Ray
R Ronayne Australian in Montana Feb 16, 2010 #7 Yep thats it. Thank you. I am now regretting not riding on it (but the driver let me stand at the controls so my mother could get a photo ).
Yep thats it. Thank you. I am now regretting not riding on it (but the driver let me stand at the controls so my mother could get a photo ).