Re: [MELB] Trams Stops in Balcava x 12

["Ted Gay" <tedgay@bigpond.com>]

"McAndy B(tm) with cheese" <laurelb@dingoblue.net.au> wrote in message
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> Michael <usenet.spam@gunzel.net> wrote in message
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> > Quite amusing, was to watch the front pole get swung around and used
> > instead. Amusing since I'd never seen this practice before. Added to
that,
> > it looked extremely odd to see a W going up St Kilda road with the front
> > pole back to front, collecting power.
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> I wouldn't think that would be an acceptable practice, for safety
purposes.

Why? the pole was swung round and therefore was trailling, how this would
affect safety? please explain.

> Wonder if he got permission first?

Why would it be needed? again please explain.

Ted
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> > Like many Melbournians, I do miss the W's (:
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> Patience, my boy. :)
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