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OP Dear consuelo: the wires do indeed assume the catenary curve. That is so much taken for
granted that I had never heard the word in that connection. These days trains with overhead
trolleys and wires are uncommon. I think I remember a time when some cities made railroads
through the city be elctric, but haven't ridden a train in a long time. I did find one URL confriming
your statement:"The overhead wires, known as catenary wires, deliver power to the electric train
as it travels along the track. Given the distances involved, this is a more significant undertaking in
an intercity application than within a city."
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted A Word for Dec. 8 wwh 12/08/02 03:12 PM Re: A Word for Dec. 8 consuelo 12/08/02 05:19 PM Re: A Word for Dec. 8 Buffalo Shrdlu 12/08/02 05:35 PM Re: A Word for Dec. 8 wwh 12/08/02 06:16 PM Re: A Word for Dec. 8 dxb 12/09/02 10:10 AM
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