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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan I wondering if the railroads should build their own powerplant and go electric. The only problem I can forsee though is running electric with double stacks. Is there enough clearance for that? [/quote] Caternary can be hung high enough to clear double stacks as long as there are no other height restrictions (existing overhead bridges, tunnels, etc....) However, there is a lot more to it than just hanging wires. Virtually all electrical equipment associated with the railroad (signals, track detection equipment, dispatching systems, crossing detectors and so on) would all have to be modified or replaced to work in association with the high voltage, since the track is used as the ground for the locomotive's electrical system. Not impossible, just very expensive. But, still an excellent idea.[tup]
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