Re: Swanston Trams & W-Class

[Chris <csinn@netlink.com.au>]

Michael Kurkowski wrote:
> 
> ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au (James Brook) wrote in
> <39462F60.6B6D06CF@ozemail.com.au>:
> 
> >> Just out of curiosity, dropping sand on the tracks is a move to
> >> increase traction, so saying that dropping sand on the tracks will
> >> help is implying that the W's are *locking* their brakes.  Is this
> >> indeed the alleged problem?
> >
> >On channel 9 they claimed the sand was insulating the wheels from the
> >track and somehow this would electrocude people. I'm guessing they think
> >it might happen when people are getting on or off, because I don't see
> >how it can happen when they are on the tram.
> 
> Maybe it's their next sinister attempt to get rid of conductors for good.
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The 13 insulated trams really did take place, its not a beat up to get
rid of the Ws or anything I asked a OH &S rep, she confirmed it. I have
not heard of this happening for a long time, but it highlights the bad
conditions of the track and the fact that the scrubber car is not
adequate as there is only one for the entire system.