San Diego 1981 Siemens-Duewag U2 LRV IMG_3257
Following retirement of its 1981 Siemens-Duewag U2 LRVs, San Diego Trolley retained the first car 1001 for heritage operations. The car received a thorough restoration and looks quite sharp..Opening in 1981, San Diego Trolley was the US pioneer in new start light rail systems, so it's nice to see the car preserved. The U2 design was originally developed for use on the Frankfurt Germany subway, and operated there as a high-floor car. Stairwells with a retractable lower step were added to the design to allow street-level boarding in San Diego.
San Diego 1981 Siemens-Duewag U2 LRV IMG_3257
Following retirement of its 1981 Siemens-Duewag U2 LRVs, San Diego Trolley retained the first car 1001 for heritage operations. The car received a thorough restoration and looks quite sharp..Opening in 1981, San Diego Trolley was the US pioneer in new start light rail systems, so it's nice to see the car preserved. The U2 design was originally developed for use on the Frankfurt Germany subway, and operated there as a high-floor car. Stairwells with a retractable lower step were added to the design to allow street-level boarding in San Diego.