Re: Re: XPT's Reduced

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

On Sun, 06 May 2001 14:56:01 GMT, "Dave Proctor"
<david@spambait.proctor.net> wrote:

>btw, when I said the union put a ban on trolley service, I was actually
>referring to the union saying no when they tried to introduce it to first
>class. If they won't allow it from custom built facilities, they certainly
>won't allow it from temporary facilities, no matter how much conversion went
>into it.

One of the reasons was due to the likelihood of the trolleys tipping
over, pouring boiling water onto the staff and passengers.   XPTs are
not renowned for their smooth riding.


David Johnson
trainman@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
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