tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527884906539345905.post5700379644387582761..comments2023-10-19T17:57:57.980+01:00Comments on Blackpool Tram Blog: Flexity 003 in Starr Gate Sanding BayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527884906539345905.post-78130886174176950042013-03-31T11:30:14.461+01:002013-03-31T11:30:14.461+01:00Ah right yes that makes sense. I was thinking grip...Ah right yes that makes sense. I was thinking grip but wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification Alan!Jilicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236864676181319188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527884906539345905.post-77543182839014781152013-03-24T20:29:33.091+00:002013-03-24T20:29:33.091+00:00The sand is used to provide extra grip on greasy, ...The sand is used to provide extra grip on greasy, wet or hilly tracks and also to provide additional grip during emergency braking. The sand is stored in hoppers inside the tram and dropped onto the rail just in front of the wheels via pipes, this being controlled by the driver. I hope that helps Jill.Alan Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978212147118040463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527884906539345905.post-12500856058126026452013-03-24T18:30:55.667+00:002013-03-24T18:30:55.667+00:00Excuse my ignorance, Alan, but what's the purp...Excuse my ignorance, Alan, but what's the purpose of the sanders? It's clearly passed me by...Jilicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236864676181319188noreply@blogger.com