OAKWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — The overhead trolley system in Oakwood is being removed after a long spell of obsolescence. In two phases, work will be done to remove the trolley wires from separate ...

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is removing the overhead trolley system throughout Oakwood, and it will be done in two phases, an RTA spokesperson said. Phase 1 includes ...

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An RTA bus travels south on Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood on Monday Jan. 8, 2024. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will be removing the overhead trolley wire system for the older-style ...

[Frank]’s solution was as unique as his workspace — this swiveling overhead dust extraction system. The two-part video below shows how he dealt with the dual problems of collection and removal.

Chatsworth-based TIG/m Modern Street Railways makes trolleys that don’t need overhead wires and don’t pollute. So far, the trolleys mainly transport tourists in Aruba and the Middle East.

Even using a twin cable system developed by C. B. Fairchild, which would double the speed of the trolley, it could travel at a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour.

RTA says this is being done because the overhead trolley system is no longer in service in Oakwood. The work will not impact RTA bus service in and through Oakwood. ©2024 Cox Media Group 0 View ...