Re: [melb] docklands tram line news

[David McLoughlin <davemcl@AXE*THISiprolink.co.nz>]

Chris Brownbill wrote:
> 
> This same problem now exists facing Northbound trams in Spencer Street
> approaching La trobe St.  Since the new intersection was installed its a 3-way
> junction with no auto-points and city circle trams (route 35) turn right, Route
> 75 goes straight on to the terminus.  If the 86 goes to Docklands, it will use
> the new left turn and complicate operations further.
> 
> Question - can a 3-way junction use auto-points?  (I know its not really 3-way -
> just two very close two-ways, but same question applies).


Well there would be no problem with transponder-controlled auto points.
Not so sure about power-and-coast.

I thought Melbourne's trams used transponders now at most junctions
except where point irons were still used?

David McLoughlin
Auckland New Zealand