Vista a volo d'uccello

Overhead line – February 2018

Ashort time ago we built the overhead line of the even track of the layout parade line. Now we are going to finish the work on the odd track.

The construction of the poles is fully described here. Let’s assemble the eight poles we need.

Preparation of the parade line LS poles
Preparation of the parade line LS poles

After applying a Tamiya primer we airbrush the poles, apply decals and weather them. The poles are ready for intallation.

LS poles painting
LS poles painting

The longer poles for the viaduct are fixed to the structure with 1.5 mm screws.

LS poles installation on viaduct
LS poles installation on viaduct

This is the final result after the assembly of the catenary.

Odd track poles
Odd track poles

Two shots showing poles and some details.

Odd track poles details
Odd track poles details
Bird's eye view
Bird’s eye view

A short test with the ETR610 with a raised (modified) pantograph.

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