TRACTION BOONDOGGLES in Orange County and in the Twin Cities. Common theme: build the lines where the people aren't. You don't have to be a promoter of the Chicago-New York Electric Air Line to see the folly. It might be worth looking at San Diego's trolley, which runs in a high-tension corridor in proper Milwaukee Electric fashion, and shares some trackage with the freight railroads. These latter-day light rail promoters could save the taxpayers a lot of money buying some model trolleys here (there are some tips on installing motors in these display models, if you know where to look, or ask the Superintendent of these Shops.)