03-30-2015, 01:06 PM
(03-30-2015, 11:56 AM)nms Wrote: Given that the TTC offers heritage streetcar charters it's within the realm of possibility that a heritage streetcar could operate on some sections of the ION route. New Orleans, Memphis, Portland, Dallas and San Francisco have at various times operated heritage or replica heritage cars alongside their existing, modern, streetcar and light rail routes.
Within the realm of possibility: perhaps. Within the realm of practicality, though?
Are the motors and electricity requirements compatible? Are the pantographs compatible? Are the gauges and turn radii compatible? Are they compatible with the signalling and traffic control system? Height restrictions? Width restrictions? Grade restrictions? Platform height? Accessibility requirements? Does it make even sense to run "some sections" of the route with a different vehicle?
I don't see this happening.