[PRCo] Re: Railroad crossings

[Derrick J Brashear]

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, Boris Cefer wrote:

> Hello, folks!
>
> I have noted, that PRCo used some protective device mounted closely above
> the trolley wire at points where the trolley tracks crossed railroad. Was
> e.g. at crossing with PRR Panhandle Div. on Main St. in Carnegy, clearly
> visible in PCC From Coast To Coast, page 170. Does anybody know what was
> that wire roof for? Seems it could provide an emergency power supply in case
> of dewirement to prevent the streetcar stay on railroad track.

In fact that's the intent.