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Metroliner question
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 21 Feb 2002 08:13:23 GMT
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Since I'm train illiterate, I have a question about the Metroliner. What is
the purpose of this piece (http://peeron.com/inv/parts/2881) the cantenary?
And I've been browsing amtrak.com to find some pictures of the real
Metroliner, but the best I've found thus far is this:
http://www.amtrak.com/trains/metroliner.html
I'm sure there are better pictures around, can a real train head help a
rookie out? :)
~Adam
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) It doesn't take a real train-head to answer that. It's the conductor for electric power--raised to contact with the overhead lines. We don't use a third rail in *every* situation. ;) (Added factlet: Boston still has power lines up for *buses*, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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