Dear Mal
Query: the photo shows a gauge rod. This appears to be threaded for a substantial part of its length. Is it really screwed into position, and is it finally welded or secured by a nut on the outside of the rail?
Thanks
Dudley
On 28/04/2021 10:20 am, Mal Rowe wrote:
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> A couple of tramway projects are to happen over the next couple of weeks.
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> *Firstly*, there is a program to install a substantial amount of kerbing in the CBD to enforce tram lane separation.
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> Details are at: https://yarratrams.com.au/media/2176/cbd-kerbing-project-overview.pdf
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> One of the most common accidents involving cars and trams in the city involves taxis doing an illegal U-turn in the rush to get a fare. This should reduce that - especially since the areas where this is most common are marked for kerbs.
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> *Secondly*, route 57 trams will be diverted via Haymarket on Monday and Tuesday next for what Yarra call a "Power Supply Upgrade".
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> Details at: https://yarratrams.com.au/media/2174/north-melbourne-tram-works-update-may-2021.pdf
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> Looking at the work sites, my assumption is that the work involves renewal of return current bonds - to reduce electrolysis.
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> While new builds of tramways usually try to insulate the rail return from ground to prevent electrolysis, established systems like Melbourne bury tons of copper in the ground to keep return currents away from buried infrastructure. (Pic attached).
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> Mal Rowe - expecting cab drivers to be quite unhappy
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