UNIQUE FEATURES of tig TROLLEYS

1- Our Trolleys as well as our other vehicles are state-of-the-art Electric Vehicles using the best components available today, built for transit service, but also operating as amusement rides.

2- All of our vehicles are custom designed, using all new materials and components. Our trolley trucks are newly rebuilt from the original classic PCC streetcar trucks. For Trolleys, we can reproduce any classic trolley from the past, and put them into service without the need for overhead power lines, and can deliver them using steel wheels and rails, or alternatively, using rubber tires and electronic guidance systems.

3- We are open to using any available battery systems, but presently find the use of sealed (low maintenance) lead acid batteries to be the most cost effective. We use the type of battery commonly known as “gel cells”, and also known as absorbed glass mat (AGM) valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA). With opportunity charging, energy balancing devices, and voltage and temperature monitoring, we can achieve up to 5 years life on a battery that presently costs about $200 per 12V package.

4- Handicapped access is guaranteed by the use of ADA compliant wheelchair lifts on all of our vehicles.

5- Our Trolleys are designed to be an attraction all by themselves, and to further attract people to the environments in which they operate. This is accomplished by themeing, art direction, careful attention to every detail, and the very best workmanship.

6- Any Trolley configuration can be designed and built on our electric vehicle platform. This includes double or single decks, open or closed, with heating and air-conditioning in harsh environments, with any style of decorative lighting, and a full compliment of electronic entertainment and audio systems are available on special order.

7- Battery powered vehicles can safely operate in any environment for they emit no pollutants, and are ideally suited to indoor use.

8- The energy cost to operate our electric vehicles is less than half the cost of a vehicle powered by fossil fuels.

9- Our vehicles are designed and built in accordance with industry standards for “Amusement Rides and Devices” as governed by ASTM Committee F24. This incorporates many other standards such as UL, IEEE, etc. In addition, ASCE standards for transportation vehicles are followed where applicable. Our vehicles are generally designed for service in low speed pedestrian corridors, but are capable of operating in higher speed environments.

10- We also follow the APTA standard for vintage/heritage trolley vehicle equipment
APTA-SS-HT-001-05.