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orienteer

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Live rails alongside platforms Nov 15, 2019 17:20:34 GMT castlebar likes this

Post by orienteer on Nov 15, 2019 17:20:34 GMT

Came across this picture recently of Embankment Station in 1921. The positive rails are next to the platforms. These days this only happens on single tracks with platforms both sides.

I wonder when the policy of moving the live rails away from platforms started and completed.

i.imgur.com/Ol7Cj3B.jpg

goldenarrow
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Live rails alongside platforms Nov 16, 2019 0:07:06 GMT rincew1nd and castlebar like this

Post by goldenarrow on Nov 16, 2019 0:07:06 GMT

I believe the practice of turning the positive rail over to be furthest away from the platform started in the 1930's mostly due to network expansions under LPTB. However, I do remember seeing photos of stations from the 1950's still showing the old MR and MDR practise of left hand positive rails.

Last Edit: Nov 16, 2019 0:08:00 GMT by goldenarrow

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