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Re: Activate the PCC reserve fleet!
Author: James Bradley, Jr.
Date: 03-25-2016 - 20:45

BART uses a different track gauge than the PCC cars. BART uses "Broad" gauge, or 5'6" tracks. The PCC cars are standard gauge, or 4'8 1/2". They won't run on the BART tracks.

BART also uses 3rd rail, and the PCC cars use overhead trolley wire or pantographs.

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