San Diego Trolley Siemens U2 Cars: 1981 - 2015 - CoasterFan2105
video description
Date: 2022-05-12
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 10
cjs83172
The first 24 trolley cars from this set (cars 1001-1024) comprised the first modern light rail cars in the United States, as what's now known as the San Diego Trolley's Blue Line, which originally went from the Amtrak Station to the International Border, was the very first modern light rail service in the United States. So in effect, with the retirement of this line of San Diego Trolley cars, came the retirement of the first modern light rail cars in the United States.
reply
The first 24 trolley cars from this set (cars 1001-1024) comprised the first modern light rail cars in the United States, as what's now known as the San Diego Trolley's Blue Line, which originally went from the Amtrak Station to the International Border, was the very first modern light rail service in the United States. So in effect, with the retirement of this line of San Diego Trolley cars, came the retirement of the first modern light rail cars in the United States.
reply
SouthCalifas619
It makes me sad I wont hear a real trolley horn ever again: ( since the blue line now uses sd70 short cars with an electronic recording of a trolley horn. plus these trolleys lack in seats and space for the blue line since its the fullest most crowded line. Theres no room in them. Id be happy if they gave it an electronic k5la like LA metro though.
reply
It makes me sad I wont hear a real trolley horn ever again: ( since the blue line now uses sd70 short cars with an electronic recording of a trolley horn. plus these trolleys lack in seats and space for the blue line since its the fullest most crowded line. Theres no room in them. Id be happy if they gave it an electronic k5la like LA metro though.
reply
autos
Although the U2 model was the face of MTS for several decades, and despite the great memories we all had growing up around the trolley, I am glad to see the new low floor cars on the Blue Line. I am an operator and those U2's were inefficient in every way possible, not to mention the difficulty operating them. Farewell!
reply
Although the U2 model was the face of MTS for several decades, and despite the great memories we all had growing up around the trolley, I am glad to see the new low floor cars on the Blue Line. I am an operator and those U2's were inefficient in every way possible, not to mention the difficulty operating them. Farewell!
reply
Trainluvr
When this opened we thought the US had finally come to its senses. Unfortunately, it has not. Cities struggle to implement expensive and pathetic tourist circulators and starter lines, while larger systems have stations surrounded by parking and freeways.
reply
When this opened we thought the US had finally come to its senses. Unfortunately, it has not. Cities struggle to implement expensive and pathetic tourist circulators and starter lines, while larger systems have stations surrounded by parking and freeways.
reply
Sonar
They are not gone forever. San Diego Trolley Inc (SDTI) is going to be restoring at least 1 of those units 1001 which is the first one they recieved for use on the downtown loop but also there is talks of an expansion for street car service to Balboa Park
reply
They are not gone forever. San Diego Trolley Inc (SDTI) is going to be restoring at least 1 of those units 1001 which is the first one they recieved for use on the downtown loop but also there is talks of an expansion for street car service to Balboa Park
reply
TrainTrackTrav
While it is sad indeed that the U2s have been retired, we can take heart in the fact that two have gone the Southern California Railway Museum. Another one has gone to a museum in the Bay Area, and a fourth has gone to a museum on the East Coast.
reply
While it is sad indeed that the U2s have been retired, we can take heart in the fact that two have gone the Southern California Railway Museum. Another one has gone to a museum in the Bay Area, and a fourth has gone to a museum on the East Coast.
reply
Martin
They are in good condition, in Mendoza we are taking care of them and they are demonstrating what they are, in 8 years that the Metrotranvia (our light rail) works, many have won them love, they are very noble cars and they will roll for many more years
reply
They are in good condition, in Mendoza we are taking care of them and they are demonstrating what they are, in 8 years that the Metrotranvia (our light rail) works, many have won them love, they are very noble cars and they will roll for many more years
reply
Christopher
I rode the San Diego trolley U2 cars many times between 1981 and
2011 in civilized San Diego. San Diego has it together when it comes to the trolley, the Coaster commuter train, and the Sprinter
In North County between Escondido & Oceanside.
reply
I rode the San Diego trolley U2 cars many times between 1981 and
2011 in civilized San Diego. San Diego has it together when it comes to the trolley, the Coaster commuter train, and the Sprinter
In North County between Escondido & Oceanside.
reply
Andrew
Not to be rude but my friend who works for the San Diego Trolley told me he hated when he had to operate the U2'S maybe because of the brakes I'll never know. But besides that good night San Diego I'm going back to tenting my corner here in San Ysidro
reply
Not to be rude but my friend who works for the San Diego Trolley told me he hated when he had to operate the U2'S maybe because of the brakes I'll never know. But besides that good night San Diego I'm going back to tenting my corner here in San Ysidro
reply
Michael
1001 will be getting new logos which are actually the pre MTS logos and will go back to the 80s livery. This could be in prep for the return to Silver line service to supplement the PCC's as the restoration of 531 got canceled.
reply
1001 will be getting new logos which are actually the pre MTS logos and will go back to the 80s livery. This could be in prep for the return to Silver line service to supplement the PCC's as the restoration of 531 got canceled.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
