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Originally Posted by City Wide
I remember when these 'new' trolleys were ordered that SEPTA said that the limiting factor in their design was the sharp corners that some of the routes are required to make, IE the #13 at 65th st. and several in Delaware County. I don't remember if this effected the length or width or both.
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all that matters is what is actually sold on the market. If the articulated models in existence cant make the turns you have an issue. You do not want highly customized vehicles that dont exist elsewhere in the world for various reasons. Most western countries have streetcar systems that are more modern than what we have and presumably fewer compromises. Most US streetcar systems were built within last few decades- our situation is relatively unique. Boston is one of the only other cities with legacy trolley/subway lines in operation.