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Perhaps it may sound stupid but I always wondered where do subway cars get electricity from? They don`t have trolleys on top and I can`t think of a way of getting it from the bottom part.
I will appreciate any answer as well as a link to a sketch or photo.

2006-08-05 11:27:14 · 7 answers · asked by Bogdan K 2

2006-08-05 10:42:45 · 2 answers · asked by sadie 1

2006-08-05 03:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by Arial S 1

2006-08-04 20:11:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

why don't cars get the right of way, some sweetheart deal with the robber barons?

2006-08-04 15:09:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is this platform never used? I think I have seen it being used once! Has anyone regularly used this platform?

2006-08-04 12:54:41 · 8 answers · asked by Master_Of_The_Web 2

i want to buy a road sign that has the puffing train on to warn cars its a crossing. i dont want to nick one from somewhere so where the heck would you buy one. im not mad my son loves trains!

2006-08-04 12:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

strength

2006-08-04 06:56:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-04 06:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by sirbig_mac 2

a white pick up was hit by an AM Track train in Tipton Mo.

2006-08-04 04:00:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-04 01:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by jenni 1

"We've always done it like that" quote ring a bell with anyone? Why are the railroad track built a certain gauge apart?

2006-08-03 16:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by bettyboop38 1

Two can play, I usually don't take to this level.

It seems my info was partially erroneous, tho' speaking on a national level, there was a published ad put forth by the NYNH&HRR stating it had the "First Electrified Main Line" with a picture of its four-track main, AC catenary, dating to 1907. First in the USA, rather than the world, which was a misinterpretation on my part - though its debatable whether the one in 1881 Germany was a "main" or "branchline".

I do know for a fact earliest American (branchline) electrification was with 3rd rail on DC voltage in 1895..the Baltimore Belt lines got its down first and NYNH&H was right behind. From page 308 New Haven Power ISBN 0-944513-09-3.

If we want to take to the next level, we have Ben Franklin, a great American to thank for the first experiments with using electricity for our use.. we can thank American Thomas Edison for the first light bulb which surely opened the door for electric trains.

I was wrong. How 'bout you Oxy?

2006-08-03 11:00:31 · 3 answers · asked by DT89ACE 6

2006-08-03 08:50:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-03 08:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by sirbig_mac 2

1910 Chattanooga Rail line Replica model train, made by Baldwinn Locomotive works /Bachmann Industries Inc of Philadephia made in China Electric large scale

2006-08-03 08:16:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-03 07:52:15 · 2 answers · asked by Speakers79 2

1,How many stations between London Waterloo and Windsor,(via Richmond)..
2, How many miles between the two..
3, When was the line first opened

2006-08-03 07:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by paulrb8 7

What is the business(es) that were in the building located on North Washington St in Wadesboro, NC? This building was once served by a spur from the portion of railroad that was taken up in the 80's-90's. I would like to know more about the railroad interchange yard that was located here, and the buildings and tower that are still standing at the railroad crossing at Washington & Depot St.

2006-08-03 06:18:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What happened that Trains no longer have them? What were they used for in the first place?

2006-08-03 04:55:00 · 10 answers · asked by thewordofgodisjesus 5

to take bus from east west haiyway Newhampshiarto 1500 franklin street NE 20018

2006-08-03 04:23:53 · 2 answers · asked by NIGIST N 1

Can you tell me what a typical charge would be to travel with in France by train, lets say from Strasbourg to points north? What is the cost of the equivalence of a gallon of Gasoline in France now?

2006-08-03 02:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by webhillwalkers 1

2006-08-02 17:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Before we lose touch?

2006-08-02 13:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-02 11:39:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know where I can find a overnight parking in Long Beach next to Metro Blue line station? Thanks.

2006-08-02 11:05:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking for a connection between train stations in New York City, without having to take a bus or taxi.

2006-08-02 06:43:27 · 1 answers · asked by alchemist0750 4

can i spend one whole day in a busy station admiring all the trains that are coming and going?
can i take pictures of the best trains?
can i even research about them in detail?

2006-08-02 05:28:58 · 11 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5

2006-08-01 22:52:08 · 4 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5

I have been to europe many times. Trains are everywhere. Most of America drives. Why is it that our nation does not have a developed transit system?

2006-08-01 15:52:00 · 12 answers · asked by Scott 2