Re: Melb (AUS) W-class trams

["David Lindstrom" <D_Lindstrom@Bigpond.com>]

"Rob Kearey" <mammal@optushome.com.au> wrote in message.
>
> The times I've spent in Melbourne I've travelled extensively
on the tram
> network, and I must say I actually /preferred/ the
double-yoos. The
> seats were comfy, and they lacked that sterile,
formica-plastered feel
> of the Z, A and B class. The lack of heating never bothered
me - then
> again, I'm from Queensland and I like the cold.
>
> --
> Rob Kearey
> President, Queensland University Musical Society
> http://www.qums.aicsa.org.au

It's true they have character and charm. I can't wait until
they're back on the tracks.
Incidentally, concerning the brakes, wasn't the reason several
American cities were buying them during the eighties was that
they were easy to maintain?
David Lindstrom