Wow. Seriously ?
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An overgrown electric line was something I thought just never happened until I saw this picture. Thanks a lot for sharing Bob!
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| Posted by FSWood on April 22, 2016 | |
Wonder why that much horsepower and tractive effort?
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Despite having spent a LOT of time around the electrified portion of the PRR, this may be the ONLY time I've ever seen E-44s and GG1s operating together. I would wager there were 2 crews, as I'm pretty sure the 2 types of motors couldn't be mu-ed.
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Well... that's interesting!
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The G's were likely live or dead in tow. Four units coupled together would likely overload the section substations. E-44s would occasionally appear ahead of G's on passenger trains for a variety of reasons, but in those cases the G's were there for steam heat only.
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| Posted by FSWood on April 25, 2016 | |
For dead in tow I'd expect the GG1s would have pantographs down. Wonder what would be reasons for having them drawing current as live in tow?
This situation does raise interesting questions.
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Thanks guys, for your comments!
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Maybe the pans are up to help ensure electrical contact is made (a longer stretch given the weed covered rail might help avoid any "dead spots" stopping the train).
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