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I don't know how cold is too cold to do what, but this winter has been a very gentle one not withstanding the snow last week and this current (which is supposed to be brief) cold snap. The average high in December was something like 7 degrees, which is significantly above normal. Looking at the long range forecast, we're probably going to see at least a couple of days above freezing between now and the end of January.
I'm not saying that the snow dome was a bad idea, especially since no one can reliably predict the weather two months out. But I don't think they'll get "lucky" with the type of bitterly cold February that would obviously justify it to the lay observer.
Quote:Ongoing manufacturing difficulties with weld processes in Sahagun, Mexico have resulted in a shortage of parts, and the stop in production in Thunder Bay.
(01-19-2016, 05:35 PM)Canard Wrote: Underpromise and over-deliver!
Hmm, seems they’ve got this backwards!
By the way, I’ve been meaning to thank you for asking Bombardier on Twitter about the LRVs. I have not been surprised to see no response from them, but you’re still right to ask the question. It really seems like a quick response wouldn’t tax their staff too much. Unless they’re too busy drafting the next excuse for delay on the Toronto order.
The rather detailed discussion of all different kinds of LRVs was getting a little off topic, and has been split into its own thread so that discussion can flourish on its own! Light Rail Vehicles - LRT, ICTS, Monorail, and more
(01-20-2016, 10:33 PM)DKsan Wrote: I know that's the temporary dome, but wouldn't King-Victoria Terminal look gorgeous with a cylindrical station covering?
YES. Driving up King Street today, I thought the dome shape looked really nice there.
The ION facebook page has me thinking about how RT might evolve in the region. I think the next step I would like to see is a bit more of a regional rail system, probably using DMUs on mostly existing tracks.
First line would use the existing tracks between New Hamburg and Guelph with stops at New Hamburg, Baden, Boardwalk, Belmont, King&Vic, Lancaster, River, Lackner, Breslau, Imperial Rd, Guelph Stn, Victoria Rd.
Frequency 15 min peak periods, dropping down to 30-60 min off-peak.
