Re: What are those "slider switches" see at some stations?
Von: David Bennetts (davibenne-nospam@yahoo.com.au) [Profil]
Datum: 07.08.2008 01:46
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Newsgroup: uk.railway
Datum: 07.08.2008 01:46
Message-ID: <489a37dc$0$24186$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au>
Newsgroup: uk.railway
"Chris Oates" <chrisoates999@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:l5KdnSL-JKIDqAfVnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@pipex.net... > > "Paul Scott" <notvalidpmscott@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:YI6dnR5VCaKrhgfVnZ2dnUVZ8uWdnZ2d@bt.com... >> >> "Roger T." <rogertra@highspeedplus.com> wrote in message >> news:0b5944b77e81700df8ec829192bf349f@grapevine.islandnet.com... >>>A friend, who recently visited the UK, noticed that along the edge of >>>many >>> platforms in the UK, below the actual platform there are what look like >>> "slider switches" every 10 feet or so with what looks like three or four >>> numbered "positions". Any idea what they are? They only appear at >>> stations. >>> He was south of London (BRS as was). >>> >> >> They define the track position with respect to the platform edge. >> >> Paul > > Brilliant ! > I've stared at those things for hours - while we're at it what are those > things that look like a 10 gallon drum lying trackside with a length > of hose pointing at the track ? > >> Wheel flange lubricator - they pump grease to the inside rail head to minimise wear (and reduce noise) on curves. Regards David Bennetts Australia[ Auf dieses Posting antworten ]