[PRCo] Re: Added Feeder Cables

[Edward H. Lybarger]

This was likely Scott, as it's not a subject I claim any expertise in!

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[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of Ken &
Tracie
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:10 AM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Added Feeder Cables


After looking at some early sixties photos of the 42 (or 42/38, depending
upon the
date), it appears that some stretches of the P.R.O.W. originally had a
single
feeder cable. Later photos, video and my own riding experiences indicate two
feeders on the same crossarms. What was the reason for adding the extra
feeder?

I am taking an uneducated guess that adding the Route 38 cars to the Route
42 right
of way may have increased demand on the distribution system.

I also noticed a second feeder was added to the "over the hill" street
trackage up
Arlington and Warrington. I am also guess this was due to the temporary
rerouting
of cars over the hill during the tunnel renovation during the mid 1970s.

I saw an additional feeder cable along the Library line during my 1999
visit.
Somebody, either Ed or Scott Davis, told me it was because the new LRVs draw
more
power.

Comments? (And don't tell me to get a life. This is my escape  from life!)
;-)

K.