Posts tagged Overhead Wires
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Powering the streetcars, part 2: From web to thread
When many people think of “overhead wires” for streetcars, they picture the dense net of heavy cables common to many older systems. Modern streetcars, however, use very thin, single wires that are almost completely invisible. Keep reading…
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Powering the streetcars, part 1: The dilemma
In 1962, Washington, D.C. closed the last of its streetcar lines. Today, the District is working to resurrect its streetcar system. A starter line is already under construction in Anacostia, and H Street and Benning Road, NE have rails in the ground in anticipation of a future line. One of the most significant obstacles to planning a new streetcar system is the question of how to power… Keep reading…