Prestige15
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I've noticed that recently im seeing a good number of 9 and 5 car (solo) with the pantograph raised at the rear rather than the usual front, Any reasons behind it?
I've noticed that recently im seeing a good number of 9 and 5 car (solo) with the pantograph raised at the rear rather than the usual front, Any reasons behind it?
I'm guessing the Azuma's at least are starting to do the same, It also probably explains why TGV sets mostly have their pantographs at the rear when on high speed line.I don't know about 80x, but on the Pendolino the rear one is always used, the reason being that if it gets entangled in the OHLE and is damaged, the front one will still be usable provided the wire is. Whereas a damaged front one could send debris/wire damage back and wreck the rear one.
Actually more to do with dirt on the roof line than that.I don't know about 80x, but on the Pendolino the rear one is always used, the reason being that if it gets entangled in the OHLE and is damaged, the front one will still be usable provided the wire is. Whereas a damaged front one could send debris/wire damage back and wreck the rear one.
There could be few reasons :I've noticed that recently im seeing a good number of 9 and 5 car (solo) with the pantograph raised at the rear rather than the usual front, Any reasons behind it?
I've noticed that recently im seeing a good number of 9 and 5 car (solo) with the pantograph raised at the rear rather than the usual front, Any reasons behind it?
I was under that impression.I was under the impression that it was always planned (and intended) for Class 80x units to operate using the rear pantograph, unless coupled in multiple where it is front and rear.
Same dumb logic that put last mile engines in electric IEPs, driving out from de-wirements that you realistically wouldn't be able to manage operationally anyway.