Re: Federation Line (Canberra Tramway Proposal)

["John Kerley" <deaftech@ozemail.com.au>]

David Bromage <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
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> Daniel Bowen (dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au) wrote:
> > From the FAQ:
> >      Are the old trams reliable and safe?
> >         Trams represent proven technology and are inherently reliable.
The
> > trams used for the Federation Line will be overhauled and brought to
modern
> > safety standards before they are put into service on the line.
>
> > Can't help thinking of the current state of Melbourne's W's at this
point.
> > Let's hope they don't make the same mistakes.
>
> As a matter of interest, Jeff promised (in writing) to donate 6 W class
> trams if the line ever got built. However, since then the operational
> trams have been sold. Are there any still in storage and still owned by
> the government?
>
> Cheers
> David

Are there not still lots in storage at Newport workshops?

Cheers,

John Kerley