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TIG/m .   It's time to start rolling! The first two animations below were done by a local high school senior, now graduate, Gray Jameson.  The third video is of a working tram. This is a Stadler light Diesel Multiple Unit on our rail line: https://youtu.be/Ph2nAxHivUQ This is an Alstom battery-electric tram on our rail line: https://youtu.be/fngsp_tu4Kc This TIG/m vehicle could be our future:  https://youtu.be/OgPAeT9wQMw The Santa Cruz Branch Rail line remains active and with minor work and inspections we could begin operating demonstration rail transit services. TIG/m is a manufacturer of self-powered trams and historic trolleys based in Chatsworth, Ca.  The company has expressed interest in bringing a self-propelled hydrogen fuel streetcar to Santa Cruz for a public demonstration service.  They can bring a vehicle and it's hydrogen generation and fueling module in by trailer. Coastal Rail Santa Cruz was contacted over a year ago by this c...