Trams really - and all that they represent. How we once got things so right and have ever been so ready to get rid of good things for no good reason or any great improvement. That's what I have tried to do through my work, campaigning and writing - to hold up a mirror and say: 'Look - can't you see the value of this and how stupid it is to lose it?' Some you win... but what the heck! These are reflected in the videos I post here. You will also see music I video on my Local Music Hour show on Black Country Radio each Sunday between 15:00 and 16:00. There is so much talent in and around the Black Country - let's celebrate it!
The car has two floors and the design is very stylish. Although it is not as stylish, there is a similar vehicle in my country. I have attached the URL for reference. Please take a look if you are interested. m(_ _)m Toden arakawa line ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Ia08jTqwSw.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MW6A5TJ1RYw.html
Diese Straßenbahn befindet sich im National Tramway Museum in Crich in Derbyshire. Es lief ursprünglich in Liverpool - I hope Google translated that OK?
These are very talented young lads. Had them play at the pub me and my partner was running last year for a birthday party. They were a total hit! Hope they get loads of support. Wish them all the best.
The concept is sound but why limit it to a single vehicle with large cabs taking up space at both ends? Why not just build a conventional several-segment tram-like vehicle instead of a glorified pod?
So good to hear you bravely sharing your brilliant lyrics on the radio again! I feel sure you have found empathy in so many who listened live last weekend and hopefully word will spread about wielding personal power, as you have done, over that wicked Shadow Puppeteer. Your music will always triumph, Sam, and Ardleen youth will remember its spell from their primary school years! ❤
I went through on a diversion in the 70s. Surprises me how long it is when I go through on the VLR. The visibility is much better, too, both from the vehicle and because the tunnel is now lit!
For me im going to get to see the track being instslled as I drive buses in and out of Coventry. First its going to be city centre to the station, then to Walsgrave Hospital via Ball Hill and then to Anstey Park via Binley where it will link up with the Walsgrave section, then I think theres a Tile Hill bit too. I am looking forward to seeing it for myself.
There were,trolley cars,invented by Mr. Robinson,that were three axle cars,that had independent wheels on the center axle! They were operated in Amsterdam,among other places! So the basic idea isn't new,and there are cars operated in Boston[US],that have their center body on 4 independent axles! Initially,there were troubles with derailments,but those bugs got ironed out! Anyway,hopefully the data,might be of use!! Thank you 😇😊!
As Tramway Speed Limit signs are a diamond shape rather than circular, there's no risk of them being misinterpreted as Road Vehicle Speed Limits - all UK tramways already use the signs, including on shared alignments And, as per DfT regulation, the speeds are shown in kph (except Manchester & Sheffield): uktram.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TGN32-Signing_of_Tramways_2.pdf
I understand there is a suggestion that freight might return to this line - would that only be possible once the VLR people have finished their splendid development work?
The plan is to future proof the whole line from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill for possible return of freight which is why the VLR track is laid to one side to allow single line freight to resume. I have no idea how that will work on the part of the line which will be used for the West Midlands Metro.
Impressive acceleration. I did not hear any flange squeal on the 15m radius loop. Are the wheels on each axle free turning rather than solidly fixed? The concept looks very good and will hopefully be a commercial success, provided that the design is not compromised by too many "expert" committees.
I'm surprised more development of independently suspended wheels hasn't been done. It should certainly have helped reduce the noise of the pacers around tight curves
@@Grid56I think that Talgo use them on their gauge changing trains and possibly other manufacturers of such trains possibly do, but I haven't heard of any tram manufacturers using them. Anything to reduce flange squeal!
