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In the "the more, the merrier" groove one more 2m prod

General Discussion
#1

Feld Grossbahn 2m produced so far strictly German prototype items. But for 2015 they announced their first RhB item

I’ve been waiting for this type of car. It is perfect for our RhB wayfreights.

Oh those funny contraptions on the roof? Those were used to transfer the HEP on the Arosa line back in the DC days.

#2

Excuse my ignorance HJ, what is HEP? High Energy Power?

Greg

#3

Head End Power. Common term in non-catenary/3rd rail passenger railroading.

#4

Greg Elmassian said:

Excuse my ignorance HJ, what is HEP? High Energy Power?

Greg

Think its “Head End Power,” to run lights and heating/cooling, and stuff.

#5

HJ, how did that work? Are those giant connectors on the roof, and something contacts them, or ??

Greg

#6

Greg Elmassian said:

HJ, how did that work? Are those giant connectors on the roof, and something contacts them, or ??

Greg

Works like a knife switch (pole), swing the pole to the adjoining car to make the contact. Still looking for a picture that shows it clearly.