System 21 ® Quarter-Scale Model Fast Facts
* Location - Charleston, SC
* Unveiled to Public May 30, 1996
* Project Cost - $1.6 Million
* Project Funding
- $1.25 Million Federal Loan
- $100K Utility Financing
- $275K Private Investment
Features:
* 375 Linear Feet of Steel Guideway
* 2-Vehicle Fleet
- Each Vehicle is 7' L, 2' W, 2' H
- Vehicles are Battery Powered
- Communications Based Remote Control
- Top Speed - 32 mph (scale)
* Power Operated Switch
* Turning Loop (22.5' radius)
* Center Island Station, 4-Car Train Capacity
* Vehicle Storage Shed with Turntable
Project Team:
* FUTREX Inc. - Project Management
* Battelle - Engineering Support
* CMMC/Metal Trades - Steel Guideway
* Frederic R. Harris, Inc. - Foundations
* Powers Design International -Vehicles

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