Re: Steepest train/tram line

["Barry Campbell" <campblbm@ozemail.com.au>]

Garry R. Ford wrote in message <366A5674.F8E26078@merddyn.apana.org.au>...

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>As an aside, because the line was so steep the original construction order
said
>track brakes MUST be fitted to the cars. That was one of several aspects
the
>Brisbane Tramway Company ignored when constructing the tramways. When you
have a
>pet government, there is nothing to fear until Labor comes to power in 1915
and
>nationalises your system in 1917 and refuses to pay for non-complying
>infrastructure. 6 years later you finally settle the case in the Privvy
Counvil.


Interesting post Garry but please leave the politics out .


Barry Campbell