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SLR uses sand!

Subject: SLR uses sand!
From: Jonathan Lau <jonlau@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:08:36 +1000
Newsgroups: aus.rail
Organization: New Wave Logistics Australia
Reply-To: jonlau@ozemail.com.au

I heard a radio news report this morning that Sydney Light Rail has now
decided to use sand for traction in wet & slippery conditions for the
climb up to Central Station.

Amazing how modern AC motor technology is supplemented by 19th Century
practices!!

Jon Lau

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