Central MA 1903. Overview of Two Transmission Line Poles Using Large Spools.

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted June 6, 2020

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Closeup images of the tops of both poles follow. Click "Next" for the one on the left and then click "Next" again after that for the pole on the right.

Power for the interurban trolley system was provided by the transmission lines atop these poles with current for the trolley cars on the arm beneath. Many interurban and transit system owned private telephone systems for dispatching along their routes. The lower crossarm on these poles with four openwire lines served this purpose.

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