Guess propulsion type by its noise

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The discussion centers on identifying the propulsion type of a vehicle based on its noise, specifically suggesting it is a trolleybus. The user references historical context, noting the presence of trolleybuses in a UK town during the 1950s and 60s, and emphasizes their distinctive noise despite being electric-powered. The mention of video evidence and poles along the route supports the identification of the vehicle type.

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Could you define what propulsion type this one vehicle uses by noise it makes?

 
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Judging by the poles along the route, (and some of the other videos listed on the youtube page) I guess it's a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolleybus

There were in use in a town about 30 miles from where I lived in the UK, back in the 1950s and 60s. They were remarkably noisy, for electric powered vehicles.
 

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