TAN: Blackpool (was Re: Melbourne, Christchurch)

. . . I don't know how well these English electric trucks rode
when new.

They rode badly when I first knew them in the late 1950s

although some

were better than others. On good street track they were OK, but

not on

the Promenade and sleeper tracks which have a more resilient
foundation. . . .

Thanks.

The 228 rides pretty well on MUNI track, although one is quite
aware of wheel noise on special work (perhaps because of no
roof or windows?). The main problem with "the boat " seems to
be the tempermental controllers, especially when starting on a
hill. Two motors aren't ideal in SF either, but I've been surprised
by its hill-climbing abilities, with an experienced motorman.

Did Blackpool modernize the propulsion in the Boats later on?
Once under way, the 228 rolls along quite nicely, thank you.


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