bodiebill wrote:
What is the fundamental purpose of the wire?
Isn't the connecting plate sufficient?
With rust like this rail has you cannot count on a good electrical connection without the cable strap. Would not want the train to lose power. This only applies to electric trains.
Best pic I have seen in a while. (No offense to others)
DickC
Loc: NE Washington state
Very nice photo, thanks for sharing!!
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