Re: Western RR Museum
Author: Al Stangenberger
Date: 12-14-2009 - 19:07
Henry Miller Wrote:
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> A new Substation is mandatory for any of the
> cars, but particularly needed for the Key System
> Bridge Units, because they have a heavy starting
> current to get them moving.
We installed a recording voltmeter on a bridge unit a couple of years ago and took it to the end of wire. Voltage was about 193 volts at the end of wire.
Almost as much as a substation, we need feeder wire. Preferably both.
Regarding 1005, I maintain the "punch list" of tasks remaining to get it running. I have the pleasure of removing a few items from the list each week. Not necessarily big ones, but every one helps.