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New Regional Rail Catenary Wires; Located on East Oregon Ave.
Topic Started: Aug 11 2009, 09:32 PM (1,070 Views)
SouthernSeptaRida215 Aug 11 2009, 09:32 PM Post #1
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 On E. Oregon Ave late Saturday Evening, Septafan told me he spotted new Catenary wires at the RR crossing on E. Oregon Ave. When he told me this, We 1st thought they were Light Rail. So Tuesday when Septafan chartered to Pier 70 for his Rt. 64, we passed E. Oregon to see the new Catenary Wires. Today (Wednesday August 12, 2009 @ 4:00P.M.) I and Septafan went over to E. Oregon Ave to discover the Catenary Wires are Regional Rail Catenary to test the ROTEM cars (Silverliner V). Pictures are now available with a Link in a later Post of mines.

Can't take all the credit for this post, because Septafan tipped me about the Catenary Wire. Thanks again to Septafan for the Tip about the Catenary wires, where the ROTEM cars A.k.A Silverliner V cars are being completed after their half-way production in Japan. So all the credit most goes to Septafan on this discovery.
Edited by SouthernSeptaRida215, Aug 12 2009, 08:21 PM.
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TransitChuckG Aug 12 2009, 09:21 AM Post #2
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As of now all I can say at this time is that new centenary wires have been spotted on Oregon Ave. near Rt. G & 7. Pictures will be posted tomorrow


Are they trackless wires, maybe trackless is coming back?
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septafan Aug 12 2009, 12:43 PM Post #3
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 no it not trackless wires it light rail catenary wire its over the freight tracks that crosses oregon below front it over the siding to your right if u were looking towards snyder ave down the rail line i notice the catenary saturdary night when i was doing overtime on the g i always seen the work crews on the tracks for the last two week but i couldnt tell what they were doing since i only seen them when i ride by on the 79 but when i did ot on the g saturday i got a good close up look southern septarida215 should have the pics up soon
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TRANSIT_FREAK Aug 12 2009, 12:51 PM Post #4
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septafan
Aug 12 2009, 12:43 PM
no it not trackless wires it light rail catenary wire its over the freight tracks that crosses oregon below front it over the siding to your right if u were looking towards snyder ave down the rail line i notice the catenary saturdary night when i was doing overtime on the g i always seen the work crews on the tracks for the last two week but i couldnt tell what they were doing since i only seen them when i ride by on the 79 but when i did ot on the g saturday i got a good close up look southern septarida215 should have the pics up soon
Where is the exact location of the wires? The new Rotem USA manufactuering site is near that location. Those wires possibly lead toward the plant.
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septafan Aug 12 2009, 01:15 PM Post #5
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 if u go to the rail crossing on oregon below front look towards snyder ave and u will see the siding on the right hand side of the main line it looks like the line splits to double track the track that diverge to the right has the catenary over it u cant miss it you will notice it as soon as u look down the line they put up new caternary poles and they used some of the old wooden poles that were already there it seems check it out u wont be dissapointed
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redarrow5591 Aug 12 2009, 01:34 PM Post #6
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 That really sounds like ROTEM's mini test track. Its supposed to be fully electrified with variable voltages to test traction and dynamic braking systems and minor QC stuff.

Can someone get down there and get some shots of the test track and the building?
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TRANSIT_FREAK Aug 12 2009, 01:34 PM Post #7
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Aug 12 2009, 01:34 PM


Can someone get down there and get some shots of the test track and the building?
Okay!
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septafan Aug 12 2009, 01:49 PM Post #8
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 is that the company thats building the new reginal rail cars ( ROTEM)
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SouthernSeptaRida215 Aug 12 2009, 02:24 PM Post #9
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 Heading over now to E. Oregon Ave to take pics and post later on in the day. Going to get them posted soon as possible. Septafan is on the way as well.
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TransitChuckG Aug 12 2009, 03:33 PM Post #10
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 Thanks, guys, I await your pictures.
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Van2006ko Aug 12 2009, 04:04 PM Post #11
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Aug 12 2009, 01:34 PM
That really sounds like ROTEM's mini test track. Its supposed to be fully electrified with variable voltages to test traction and dynamic braking systems and minor QC stuff.

Can someone get down there and get some shots of the test track and the building?
It sounds like that to me as well. Agreed completely... There is no agenda at SEPTA to do anything electrical down in south Philadelphia.
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SouthernSeptaRida215 Aug 12 2009, 04:25 PM Post #12
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 Pics are now being uploaded to Photobucket. Pics will be available as well as a link to the Pics. Link will be available in less than 10 minutes.
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SouthernSeptaRida215 Aug 12 2009, 04:35 PM Post #13
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 Catenary Pics are now available
New Catenary Wire And Warehouse Pics

Location: East Oregon Ave. (RR) RailRoad Crossing
Where you cross the tracks near the UPS warehouse.
Where Rt. G runs to Columbus Commons, Rt.7 to Columbus Blvd & Pier 70, and Rt. 57 which runs to Packer Marine Terminal. All these Routes run East on Oregon Ave.
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Van2006ko Aug 12 2009, 05:38 PM Post #14
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 Took a while looking for these new photos--

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redarrow5591 Aug 12 2009, 05:38 PM Post #15
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SouthernSeptaRida215
Aug 12 2009, 04:35 PM
Catenary Pics are now available
New Catenary Wire And Warehouse Pics

Location: East Oregon Ave.
Where you cross the tracks near UPS down there.
Where Rt. G runs to Columbus Commons, Rt.7 to Columbus Blvd & Pier 70, and Rt. 57 which runs to Packer Marine Terminal. All these Routes run East on Oregon Ave.

Looks like most of the major work is done. Now if we can get some idea on the production status overseas, then we'll be good. Remember, Southern California Metrolink's bi-level cars are supposed to be delivered first, then the Silverliner V and MBTA's Bi-levels are built concurrently. What's going to be really interesting is seeing how the S-V will be delivered, whether its by truck or rail; Metrolink and MBTA will get theirs slapped onto the back of a fast freight.
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