Car stops & Interesting Observation

[Jim Holland]

Greetings!

Dietrich, Robert J. wrote:

> . . . I also noticed on a couple pictures a
> small orangeish sign that appeared to have only one letter.  Does anyone
> know what they were for?

	Are you referring to one on the bottom of page 83 (Volkmer's book?) 
Can't see anything on the sign - would guess it might be *NC* for *No
Clearance* for 49 IB & OB cars to pass on that curve and this particular
sign would be facing the 49-IB car.  Can't find any others - can you
identify page numbers please?

	In the photo on the top of page 115 - Volkmers book - is a photo of
1406 on the 10th St. Bridge.  The only evidence of trolley wire for 1406
is right near the trolley pole.  The trolley wire does not appear to be
attached to the span in the foreground - there is no evidence of a
hanger, either!  Note the heavy black section of the span between the
two strain insulators and immediately over the trolley wire - allows for
current flow between the two trolley wires.  Not a feeder as such since
it does not run to the side.  Otherwise, spans never carried current.

James B. Holland

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