It always seemed to me that my dad had mentioned PRSL having used third-rail power for some of its trains, but it wasn't clear to me that this was the case. Based upon the remark in the following thread, it apparently was.
http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=42085
Interesting. In addition, I see that on Rich Taylor's page at the PRSLHS, there is a photo of an MU in MIllville that seems to have a trolley pole, while the track upon which it sits apparently has a third-rail, as evidenced by the protective wooden covers.
Did the third rail capability run all of the way from Camden? I'm guessing so. Did any of the railroad's other lines have third-rail? Where did the cars switch to and from overhead lines, which presumably they did based upon the trolley pole that seems to be on the car at Millville?
Would just like to learn more about this subject and perhaps it's in the forum somewhere, but I've missed it.
http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=42085
Interesting. In addition, I see that on Rich Taylor's page at the PRSLHS, there is a photo of an MU in MIllville that seems to have a trolley pole, while the track upon which it sits apparently has a third-rail, as evidenced by the protective wooden covers.
Did the third rail capability run all of the way from Camden? I'm guessing so. Did any of the railroad's other lines have third-rail? Where did the cars switch to and from overhead lines, which presumably they did based upon the trolley pole that seems to be on the car at Millville?
Would just like to learn more about this subject and perhaps it's in the forum somewhere, but I've missed it.