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Mr.Mofu@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 months ago

Diamond Crossing

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Diamond Crossing

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Mr.Mofu@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM to Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 months ago
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  • Liska@feddit.org
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    7 months ago

    Munich (Stachus) ❤️

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    How does this work with overhead power lines?

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      Just fine.

      The overhead line is the equivalent to a third rail, while the rails provide the earth connection.

      So it can just be a continuous diamond shape above, same as the rails below.

    • Norah (pup/it/she)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      Child’s play compared to the old “tram squares” in Melbourne where a 600VDC tram crosses a 1500VDC train line:

      (Photo courtesy of WongM)

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        Related:

        Learning From Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project - RMTransit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_auX_R4dw

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          Yeah! Two of the four remaining ones have been removed as part of the project. It’s kind of silly though, the other two aren’t currently slated to be removed.

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      they usually use metal plates under and touching the wires to make a seamless transition

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    Factorio flashbacks!

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    That must be difficult to maintain. Won’t it need specially made rails?

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      These are fairly common on railroads so they can’t be too bad on maintenance

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