On 16/08/2022 14:17, Kevin Taig wrote:
> You should be aware that some positive feeders make their way down the overhead structure wiring to a point say half way to the next section insulator.

> This is a much heavier cable than the contact wire and is of much simpler although stronger construction.

> For longer distances this carrier cable may be hooked into the overhead at more than one place.


Indeed - pictorial example attached.

You can see the feeder connected to the trolleywire and the heavy feeder cables heading off to the right.

I think that particular substation may be de-commissioned.

Mal Rowe - who reckons the owner needs to take a bit more care of their property