More third rail comments
Author: Bill
Date: 01-11-2009 - 15:32
Usually paralleled by copper, which then governs substation spacing.
Third rail may or may not be from running rail stock.
On and off ramps are critical; receiving inspection and TLC; spare parts always available.
They thoroughly test the paddles, and their mounts on the bogies.
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Visited, thru a fence, with an OCS maintenance crew-member in Germany. They "owned" this junction - on Sunday.