Railroad Electrification Question

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These bridges were  usually truss bridges that had a structure above the
tracks that could serve the catenary.

EK

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 7:18 PM NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <
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> I have a question about railroad electrification that I am almost certain
> was never an issue on the Norfolk and Western or the Virginian (but was
> probably encountered on the Pennsylvania Rail Road).  Hopefully, some one
> will know the answer or can direct me a source.
>
> How was power supplied to electric locomotives that crossed moveable
> bridges such as draw bridges, swing spans or lift bridges?
>
> Bill King
> Arlington, Virginia
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