Taking down the wires also allowed for more car flexibility. Because it meant the line wasn't restricted to a fleet of 16 3200-series cars with pantographs.
Still under overhead wire. Unfortunately converting to 3rd rail probably makes it harder to extend north should they ever try. I can't see NIMBY towns like Northfield wanting the train running through, especially powered by 3rd rail.
WOW! This video was made in the same year that I saw my first train!
TheBoeingRailroader cta
@Amtrak1194 Wire fatigue, basically the extra maintenance. And the 3rd rail means they can bring on trains w/out pans.
Taking down the wires also allowed for more car flexibility. Because it meant the line wasn't restricted to a fleet of 16 3200-series cars with pantographs.
great video
Still under overhead wire. Unfortunately converting to 3rd rail probably makes it harder to extend north should they ever try. I can't see NIMBY towns like Northfield wanting the train running through, especially powered by 3rd rail.
Maybe bring back the wires