Trolley Poles

09/06/24

“How can we transfer electricity from overhead wires to traction motors using cylindrical poles?”

Current collectors come in all shapes and sizes. Trolley poles are cylindrically shaped poles that bring electricity from overhead wires to power traction motors on trams and trains. Trolley poles were popular with earlier trams but have become less popular as more efficient current collectors have taken root.

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