Re: Vic Tangaras

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

John Engleman wrote:

> Sure, let's spend a lot of unnecessary money to replace Melbourne's
> electric trains with new ones.  Why?   Just because they are "old"?
> Trains and trams are not designed to wear out and be replaced every few
> years just because the are perceived of by some as "old".  Sure, they
> need some maintenance, and a refurbishment program wouldn't hurt, but
> get new ones, I think not.  I can't think of too many instances
> recently, worldwide, when new equipment was really  much better than
> what it replaced.
>
>
> I agree, we have cases up here in NSW were trains were taken out of
> service because they are old. I think with a decent refurbishment the M
> and W sets would look good and go well. At least we are doing this with
> our S sets.

rgds