thettctransitfanatic
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I am surprised by that. But also not surprised as they probably don't want keep them any longer unless they are musuem pieces..
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I am surprised by that. But also not surprised as they probably don't want keep them any longer unless they are musuem pieces..
steveintoronto
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They ground them up and melted them down.
44 North
Senior Member
Ah yes welding. I was actually thinking of something more along the lines of a thermoplastic that's formed to the exact shape of the deviation, then glued on. But I don't think such a thing exists, for obvious reasons.
Can't say I've made that journey. Would certainly be a nice surprise detour.
steveintoronto
Superstar
Actually there is, but not for bulk use like this, and not this grade of steel. Modern composites can be metal, and bonded with adhesives, but not to have tons of steel wheels rolling over them.
Selecting the Best Adhesive for Metal to Metal Bonding
Welding is still the quantity and brute effective way of doing it, albeit "welding" is a broad term.
Welding - Wikipedia
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
I imagine they'll burn them all down
crs1026
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(Mental image of a train of two yellow-painted CLRV’s rolling down College........shudder)
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steveintoronto
Superstar
I remember the old PCC ones well! You're about my age, and must also remember. The ground shook, the noise and smoke was horrendous. First one I ever saw as a kid, I didn't know what to think. They sounded as if the wheels had massive weights on them (they probably did) and were being dragged on corduroy rails (probably the case, that's why they were there).
One has to wonder if they didn't do as much damage to the roadbed under as they helped the railhead on top?
nfitz
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You can still ride one of them occasionally at the museum in Halton. Here it is back in 2016.
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
Damn Halton maintains there stuff very well, because it is a museum obviously. But the ''PCC grinder" looks good.
W. K. Lis
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Wouldn't a repurposed CLRV be cheaper than buying a brand new specially-purposed vehicle?
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drum118
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TTC celebrates accessibility at St Patrick Station
March 4, 2019
Tomorrow, Mayor John Tory will join TTC Chair Jaye Robinson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 13 Toronto Centre) and Mazin Aribi, Chair of the TTC's Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit, to officially celebrate the completion of accessibility upgrades at St Patrick Station, the 45th accessible TTC subway station.
Date: Tues., March 5, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Concourse level next to Collector's Booth, St Patrick Station on Line 1.
St Patrick Station now features a barrier-free path to all levels of the station, including:
Accessibility improvements such as these support the TTC's Family of Services model, which gives Wheel-Trans customers the option to use accessible conventional transit services, such as buses, the subway and the growing fleet of low-floor streetcars. Family of Services is a part of the Wheel-Trans 10-Year Strategy that aims to re-imagine and transform the accessible public transit services that are delivered to customers with disabilities.
The TTC is committed to becoming accessible by 2025 under its Easier Access Program.
Seven other stations are under construction for further accessibility: Dupont, Royal York, Wellesley, Yorkdale, Wilson, Runnymede and Chester.
March 4, 2019
Tomorrow, Mayor John Tory will join TTC Chair Jaye Robinson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 13 Toronto Centre) and Mazin Aribi, Chair of the TTC's Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit, to officially celebrate the completion of accessibility upgrades at St Patrick Station, the 45th accessible TTC subway station.
Date: Tues., March 5, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Concourse level next to Collector's Booth, St Patrick Station on Line 1.
St Patrick Station now features a barrier-free path to all levels of the station, including:
- New accessible entrance and two elevators to access the street, concourse and platform levels.
- Accessible fare gates.
- Improved signage.
Accessibility improvements such as these support the TTC's Family of Services model, which gives Wheel-Trans customers the option to use accessible conventional transit services, such as buses, the subway and the growing fleet of low-floor streetcars. Family of Services is a part of the Wheel-Trans 10-Year Strategy that aims to re-imagine and transform the accessible public transit services that are delivered to customers with disabilities.
The TTC is committed to becoming accessible by 2025 under its Easier Access Program.
Seven other stations are under construction for further accessibility: Dupont, Royal York, Wellesley, Yorkdale, Wilson, Runnymede and Chester.
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
What is there to celebrate that they may or may not meet AODA law in 2025.
Amare
Senior Member
The elevators have been operational for weeks, why the he** are they patting themselves on the back with a photo-op when there's about 20+ stations left that they have to complete?
If this was the last station the completed elevator instillation then i'd understand why the photo-op is warranted. Politicians never cease to amaze me.
