Re: W-Class and ATMS

[atubbs@mpx.com.au]

In article <6de631$u53@news.eisa.net.au>,
  "Johann Fan" <yags@geocities.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> today I saw a W-class with the metcard machines and validators.. I only saw
> it from a distance but are the validators like bolted to the entry poles
> right near the doors?? This seems a bit odd as wouldn't they be in the way
> of the already cramped entrance (towards the drivers cabins that is)
>
> Does anyone know whether these ATM's are turned on because I couldn't see a
> conductor on board (the tram was at Melb Uni shunting area)
> cheers
> Johann
>
>

Hi There

The Tram you saw was 928 which is the prototype w class for ATS. It was still
operating with a conductor. (He / She was probably in the toilet).

Regards

Anthony Tubbs
Technical Officer, Automated Ticketing
Swanston Trams

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