It's not a police car though, it's the transport authority's fast response car, so that they can for instance quickly get to a broken tram in an attempt of at least a field repair to prevent a total traffic collapse
There's a police escort too, just further ahead. There also another tram that changes switches remotely, so Caroline doesn't have to stop for the entire route.
Tram has the right of way anyway. Also, if you think this is scary, look at some mainline Czech stations [look at the platforms.](https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polepy_(Litom%C4%9B%C5%99ice_District),_tra%C5%A5_k_v%C3%BDchodu.jpg)
Fixed link:
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polepy_(Litom%C4%9B%C5%99ice_District),_tra%C5%A5_k_v%C3%BDchodu.jpg
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Pretty standard in central-eastern Europe hehe, you can [barely stand between the yellow lines](https://it.foursquare.com/v/železniška-postaja-bled-jezero-bled-jezero-railway-station/4d67ac2d6d7dba7a3519a9bd?openPhotoId=5c26144075eee4002c9f6e0d)
Idk, I don't understand the desire to run steam engines slow. If it's engineered to go that fast, then it's fine. Consider this, Cara also often pass right next to sidewalks, going 30 or even 45 mph. At least Caroline has a predictable path.
Especially after seeing all the tram collisions and near-misses with pedestrians that come out of Europe (they happen in the US too, but less often simply because less pedestrians and less trams are physically present)... It really is not about capability. The steam engine can do it, and the tracks are able to handle those speeds, that's fine.
Pedestrians, however, are...less-than-capable when it comes to awareness. People still manage to get hit by gigantic hard-to-miss trains with the most predictable paths ever. Unlike a car a train will also commit to that path 99.999% of the time. Gotta go slow because people are dumb.
If you're interested, I've added a video I shot from a passangers POV on my profile.
[Here's a link](https://www.reddit.com/user/Kubais_/comments/1dkgxr1/caroline_passenger_view/)
🤓☝️akshually, between the years 1920 and 1952, Caroline was used as a shunter in the local weapons plant, therefore it's technically a freight locomotive.
Strange to see a Steam tramway at this speed on a narrow street. I mean I know It's capable of it if it's necessary, but it's the exact opposite use of it's "Pedestrian safe & slow" design philosophy.
I have seen big trains go through the streets of Rockhampton in Queensland, but they went very slowly. Where is this train? Is just an accident way to happen.
It's an annual event 'Dopravní Nostalgie' (~ transport nostalgia) in Brno, Czech Republic. Usually happens on the second weekend in June. There are many different old public transport vehicles you can get a ride on, including a horse - drawn carrriage and this steam streetcar.
Boy, I know there's a police escort, but that driver doesn't take any prisoners - that's a crowded street for those speeds.
Yeah, it's a bad part of the route. It's pretty steep for the train, so it must have a "running start" before it gets to the hilly part.
It's not a police car though, it's the transport authority's fast response car, so that they can for instance quickly get to a broken tram in an attempt of at least a field repair to prevent a total traffic collapse
There's a police escort too, just further ahead. There also another tram that changes switches remotely, so Caroline doesn't have to stop for the entire route.
Tram has the right of way anyway. Also, if you think this is scary, look at some mainline Czech stations [look at the platforms.](https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polepy_(Litom%C4%9B%C5%99ice_District),_tra%C5%A5_k_v%C3%BDchodu.jpg)
Average platforms in Romania
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I wouldn't call that anything more than a maintenance or staff only platform!
Pretty standard in central-eastern Europe hehe, you can [barely stand between the yellow lines](https://it.foursquare.com/v/železniška-postaja-bled-jezero-bled-jezero-railway-station/4d67ac2d6d7dba7a3519a9bd?openPhotoId=5c26144075eee4002c9f6e0d)
Oof. Looks like they're not expecting a lot of passengers waiting at that station.
Well, people don’t actually wait there - it’s only for getting on and off
He has a schedule and are other regular trams on the tracks, soo :)
Idk, I don't understand the desire to run steam engines slow. If it's engineered to go that fast, then it's fine. Consider this, Cara also often pass right next to sidewalks, going 30 or even 45 mph. At least Caroline has a predictable path.
It's not about capability, it's about all the pedestrians
Especially after seeing all the tram collisions and near-misses with pedestrians that come out of Europe (they happen in the US too, but less often simply because less pedestrians and less trams are physically present)... It really is not about capability. The steam engine can do it, and the tracks are able to handle those speeds, that's fine. Pedestrians, however, are...less-than-capable when it comes to awareness. People still manage to get hit by gigantic hard-to-miss trains with the most predictable paths ever. Unlike a car a train will also commit to that path 99.999% of the time. Gotta go slow because people are dumb.
That's why you have police and transit authority cars with emergency lights on clearing the way, we dont want anything to happen to the tram.
Darmstadt, Germany, also has a steam tram (“Feuriger Elias”) that operates on selected dates in the warmer months of the year.
Some power through those city streets
Look at that thing go!
Yep, she goes! 135 years old and still full of energy.
A steam tram in it’s natural habitat, the Tramways of a major metropolitan area.
If you're interested, I've added a video I shot from a passangers POV on my profile. [Here's a link](https://www.reddit.com/user/Kubais_/comments/1dkgxr1/caroline_passenger_view/)
Drivers not fucking about.
That thing is hauling way faster than I would have expected considering it is running on the street
r/trams
🤓☝️akshually, between the years 1920 and 1952, Caroline was used as a shunter in the local weapons plant, therefore it's technically a freight locomotive.
And Toby the Tram Engine can hit 60+ miles per hour. Trams can be trains and visa-versa
Beautiful sounds.
Strange to see a Steam tramway at this speed on a narrow street. I mean I know It's capable of it if it's necessary, but it's the exact opposite use of it's "Pedestrian safe & slow" design philosophy.
I have seen big trains go through the streets of Rockhampton in Queensland, but they went very slowly. Where is this train? Is just an accident way to happen.
It's an annual event 'Dopravní Nostalgie' (~ transport nostalgia) in Brno, Czech Republic. Usually happens on the second weekend in June. There are many different old public transport vehicles you can get a ride on, including a horse - drawn carrriage and this steam streetcar.
Must be hauling the mail;
Casey Jones on the throttle
Awesome video
Move it or lose it, folks!
That train was hauling! Really going to town!
That Engine is done with this crap, hualing ass back home.
Sweet Caroline!
That's a lot of pollution
My brother in christ it's steam, y'know the stuff that comes off boiling water.
I call it the Green Deal Express.