"77002" wrote in message
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Often wondered if there is an application for a streetcar/tram or
electric/trolly bus that runs under wires where practical, but
utilizes batteries for stretches where wires are not practical, or
unsightly.


Route number 3 in Gent is a trolley bus. I've seen them run short stretches
away from the wires when going to or from the depot so they must have
batteries.

John

On 19/09/2011 08:43, John C wrote:


"77002" wrote in message
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Often wondered if there is an application for a streetcar/tram or
electric/trolly bus that runs under wires where practical, but
utilizes batteries for stretches where wires are not practical, or
unsightly.


Route number 3 in Gent is a trolley bus. I've seen them run short
stretches away from the wires when going to or from the depot so they
must have batteries.

John

The Silver Line services in Boston are operated by dual mode vehicles -
they run as trolley buses through the in-town tunnels, but then use a
diesel engine to drive a generator that powers the motors when above
ground. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Line_%28MBTA%29

HTH

Kevin

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On Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:43:07 +0100, "John C"
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electric/trolly bus that runs under wires where practical, but
utilizes batteries for stretches where wires are not practical, or
unsightly.


Route number 3 in Gent is a trolley bus. I've seen them run short
stretches
away from the wires when going to or from the depot so they must have
batteries.

John
That system closed in 2009 .

G.Harman

I didn't know that! Presume they now use normal buses. The trolley buses
were ancient and I recall they were taken out of service for many months
some years ago. I did note on a trip last year that they are digging up the
town centre, the number 40 tram route was cut in two.

John