Re: Steam Vehicles

From: Oliver Neukum (oliver_at_neukum.name)
Date: 07/19/04

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Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:50:12 +0200

Terry Harper wrote:

> Tram systems need a minimum traffic flow to make them economical. Heavy
> rail lines need an even higher flow. Buses can be economical at relatively
> low traffic densities.

Only if the road is there in the first place.

Regards
Oliver

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