(14 Feb 2017, 10:37 am)James101 wrote The length and style that the article describes sounds like a Class 139/Parry People Mover. The 139, however, weighs less than half of the 28t quotes in the article. Having rode on a 139, I don't understand what's could be done to such a small vehicle to double its weight but reduce it's fuel consumption. It was also distinctly uncomfortable to ride on and felt it could bounce off the track at any moment.
My initial thoughts were something along the lines of converted LU stock. However as I read further, the Class 139 came to mind too.
(14 Feb 2017, 10:58 am)Mark1 wrote The very end of the article mentions the reopening of Leamside. Is this still very unlikely to happen it always gets suggested as possible Metro expansion to Washington but nothing substantial ever comes to fruition.
Must admit to missing that section when reading the article.
I would love to the line to re-open - however unfeasible it may be as it stands currently.