Re: Skilled maintenance? [Was: PCC controller video]
  Richard Youl

Yes, according to US tram engineer Russ Jackson, that tramway was operated by people with all the knowledge of farmers.

Regards,


> On 12 Aug 2017, at 15:51, Mal Rowemal.rowe@... [TramsDownUnder] TramsDownUnder@...> wrote:

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>> On 12/08/2017 3:43 PM,prescottt@... [TramsDownUnder] wrote:

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>> There was a Czech saying about the Tatra PCC trams that they could be maintained by a drunk man with a hammer and screwdriver. They last a long time. Perhaps this is the maintenance regime lacking in more modern trams that results in a shorter life!

> The Memphis USA W2s were maintained by a bus mechanic with a grease pot - three went up in flames.

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> Mal Rowe - who saw the movie

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