Melbournesparks
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I'm behind on updates here! Usually I cross post the same update to a few different places, so apologies to anyone who's a member of the various facebook groups.
Electrification works are continuing, more wires went up on the weekend. Not far to go now!
The big RhB motor car tests the newly constructed overhead. The shiny copper wire will soon fade to a dull colour with a bit of weathering.
On my way home the other day I noticed a prototype example of the same thing, some overhead renewal had taken place in platform 5 at Flinders Street. The contact wire still shows a bright copper shine, but like on my small scale tramway it will soon fade.
The small electric loco checks the new overhead for trolley wheel compatibility.
The curved viaduct presents some new photo opportunities!
Today electric traction reaches this spot for the first time. The main line will be fully operational again soon!
The big RhB M car back at the crossing loop in the late evening sun.
Electrification works are continuing, more wires went up on the weekend. Not far to go now!
The big RhB motor car tests the newly constructed overhead. The shiny copper wire will soon fade to a dull colour with a bit of weathering.
On my way home the other day I noticed a prototype example of the same thing, some overhead renewal had taken place in platform 5 at Flinders Street. The contact wire still shows a bright copper shine, but like on my small scale tramway it will soon fade.
The small electric loco checks the new overhead for trolley wheel compatibility.
The curved viaduct presents some new photo opportunities!
Today electric traction reaches this spot for the first time. The main line will be fully operational again soon!
The big RhB M car back at the crossing loop in the late evening sun.