Functional Object - Trolley Wire Sample

Physical description

Piece of worn trolley wire (copper, probably cadmium copper) taken from north bound trolley wire between poles 9 and 17 (Loop and St. Aidans Drive) on 4/3/1997 during replacement operations. Is badly worn on one side. OK on the other side - slightly curve with worn side on the outside of the curve. Green (Oxidized) and sides, dark brown on top. Has been cut at either end.



Images added 3-12-2016



See p14 of Section 65 of ICS Manual Tramway systems etc. London c1921.

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