They put the cables in concrete troughs in the U.K. too. Also, the cables that operate semaphores. I've seen those in Germany too on the line to Nordlingen where the Bavarian Railway Museum is located. I suppose they keep the semaphores to keep the line looking vintage for the benefit of photographers.
BaltACDWhen thing are 'moving as intended' you most likely won't see anyone using a wayside telephone - only when things break down and if radios are not the primary means of communication.
So another item you might find kind of interesting is you see those small narrow concrete paths along the right of way? Those are concrete lined trenches with concrete lids, they carry signal and electrical power cables. Germans bury their phone lines and such in a concrete lined trench accessible from the top via lifting the lid. In some cases it is under the ballast. I think that is better than just burying it in the raw earth or hanging via lineside poles.........though it is more expensive.
On our Army post in Germany they had these between the barracks to supply power......no overhead lines to blow down or unsightly power poles. I have no clue how they keep the trenches from flooding with water but apparently they found a way. The exterior of the concrete box type trench is usually surrounded by sand when buried.
CMStPnP BaltACD I am amazed with the number of what appear to be wayside telephone booths. Might be a hold over from the past. Never seen one in use.
BaltACD I am amazed with the number of what appear to be wayside telephone booths.
Might be a hold over from the past. Never seen one in use.
When thing are 'moving as intended' you most likely won't see anyone using a wayside telephone - only when things break down and if radios are not the primary means of communication.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
The red rectangle with a white border means- "Proceed no further." Nice that they put it where they did.
BaltACDI am amazed with the number of what appear to be wayside telephone booths.
That certainly brought back memories...in the late 1950's when stationed at Hanau, Germany while in the US Army, I would take the "Zug" to Frankfurt Hbf. Frankfurt is certainly a large Station although the skyline has greatly changed since WWII.A lot of scenery from Hanau to Frankfurt can be seen at URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZDo35T5IMM
That's quite a trip!
And, the station looks wonderful.
Many curves along the way; I wonder if this is the original alignment.
Johnny
I recall how the bridge over the Rhine had a bazillion of those stupid "love locks" everywhere. That has got to be one boring job, removing them from the bridge.
Wait, sorry- I was thinking of Cologne!
CMStPnPFinal approach starts just after mark 36:10 on the video. Pretty massive train station if you ask me. :) BTDT. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73mD9ljvZBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73mD9ljvZBU
I am amazed with the number of what appear to be wayside telephone booths.
Final approach starts just after mark 36:10 on the video. Pretty massive train station if you ask me. :) BTDT. :)
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