. . TRANSPORTATION: STREETCARS : UNITED STATES: CITIES: ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Atlanta Streetcar Hits the Track for an Overnight Test . . Atlanta Streetcar Hits the Track for an Overnight Test Updated: 1:07 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 Posted: 12:46 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 By Katie Leslie and Andria Simmons The Atlanta Journal-Constitution AJC.comhttp://www.ajc.com/news/news/ atlanta-streetcar-hits-the-track-for-an-overnight-/nhZth/
. A shorter URL for the above link: . http://tinyurl.com/m3nbmjm . .The long-awaited Atlanta Streetcar hit the tracks Wednesday night in its first fully powered trip around downtown.
.Streetcar spokeswoman Sharon Gavin said the project which tested the streetcars overhead wiring system and alignment was a success and a major milestone.
.It was really very exciting night for all of us from a historical perspective. We havent seen a streetcar run under its own power in Atlanta for 65 years, she said. When it came out of the vehicle maintenance facility it was an emotional moment for those of us who have worked on it for a long time.
.City and MARTA workers tested the streetcar at 5 miles per hour in order to identify minor required fixes, she said. When fully operational, the streetcars will run at a maximum of 25 mph.
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