Re: City Circle 'W' s back in service.

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

"Johann Fan" <jfan@bigpondnospamhaha.net.au> wrote in message
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> I've been on a B2 that has had a collision with a taxi (tram was coming
out
> of Bourke St Mall on Elizabeth St). There wasn't much, just what seemed
like
> a smooth but heavy braking, so not sure if Mag brakes were used there..
>

Was there a loud THWACK sound?  The magnetic brake shoes slamming against
the rail.

Ted

> On Swanston St you get drivers coming down from Melb Uni to Victoria St
> locking their brakes, this is more a violent jolt. Many people get thrown
> forward but not too serious, its usually at the last moment when they
> realise that they won't be able to stop in time...
>
> cheers
> Johann
>