trams_trolleys_streetcars·Trams, Trolleys and StreetcarsbyMr.Mofu Diamond CrossingView original on lemmy.blahaj.zone120Comments10Reply
MentalEdge replysopuli.xyzJust fine. The overhead line is the equivalent to a third rail, while the rails provide the earth connection. So it can just be a continuous diamond shape above, same as the rails below.11Reply
Norah (pup/it/she) replylemmy.blahaj.zone2Hide 2 repliesChild's play compared to the old "tram squares" in Melbourne where a 600VDC tram crosses a 1500VDC train line: (Photo courtesy of WongM)8Reply
55714 replylemmy.dbzer0.com1Hide 1 replyRelated: Learning From Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project - RMTransit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_auX_R4dw2Reply
Norah (pup/it/she) replylemmy.blahaj.zoneYeah! Two of the four remaining ones have been removed as part of the project. It's kind of silly though, the other two aren't currently slated to be removed.1Reply
Jumuta replysh.itjust.worksthey usually use metal plates under and touching the wires to make a seamless transition1Reply
SubArcticTundra lemmy.ml1Hide 1 replyThat must be difficult to maintain. Won't it need specially made rails?2Reply
vvaionko replysopuli.xyzThese are fairly common on railroads so they can't be too bad on maintenance5Reply
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Munich (Stachus) ❤️
How does this work with overhead power lines?
Just fine.
The overhead line is the equivalent to a third rail, while the rails provide the earth connection.
So it can just be a continuous diamond shape above, same as the rails below.
Child's play compared to the old "tram squares" in Melbourne where a 600VDC tram crosses a 1500VDC train line:
(Photo courtesy of WongM)
Related:
Learning From Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project - RMTransit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_auX_R4dw
Yeah! Two of the four remaining ones have been removed as part of the project. It's kind of silly though, the other two aren't currently slated to be removed.
they usually use metal plates under and touching the wires to make a seamless transition
Factorio flashbacks!
That must be difficult to maintain. Won't it need specially made rails?
These are fairly common on railroads so they can't be too bad on maintenance