On 18/09/2011 00:41, Charles Ellson wrote:
On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:31:22 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

On Sep 17, 8:22 am, Andy wrote:


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.

Somewhere in France IIRC where they did not want overhead wires strung
up across a historic square, distinct from systems with no OHLE at
all.

Nice I believe (well they certainly have that system there - just not
sure of the exact reason)