On Nov 4, 9:15 am, Matthew Geier
 wrote:
> On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:49 -0800, E27002 wrote:
> > Where will this tram be maintained?  How will it reach that location? If
> > it is to reach Bletchley, it will have to be 25 kV Ac, or pulled by
> > another motive power unit.
>
> > My best guess is that these issues have been considered.
>
>  Siemens has already built a batch of 'Avanto' 'tram-trains' that are
> equipped for 25kAC/750vDC operation and are even fitted with appropriate
> train protection equipment for the area they operate in.
>
>  All you need to do is borrow one Avanto from RAPT (Paris T4) for a while
> to try out.

Perhaps they could re-import ex-DLR cars that were exported 2nd hand
to Essen (but were imported new anyway.

The 11 P86 sets would be about the right fleet size x5 2-set trains
and one spare unit :o)

Even have grandfather rights ?

Not that I am aware Essen are selling them .

--
Nick