Re: [MELB] Trams Stops in Balcava x 12

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

>> Why have 2 poles on a tram? :)  Obviously there is some reason,
>> otherwise they'd just use the same one, and turn as necessary :)

> Smaller trams do (eg HTT no. 8).

> I presume there's some benefit to having two - perhaps it being near
> the back of the tram is an advantage. Or having two in case one breaks,
> of course!

I'd assume it's so the centerline of the base of the trolley pole is over
the centerline of the bogie.

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