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That's a great pic. Thank you Matt!
Can anyone tell me the use of that top bracket and wire?
Why isn't it on an insulator? Or is it, and you just can't tell from the
pic?

Mike Rector

On Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 8:46 PM NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <
nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> Hey Mr Rector. I took photos of the pole line on the Peavine, about half
> way between West Portsmouth and Rushtown (right about the junction of 104
> and 73) back in 2017.
>
> The first two show some detail, the third one gives an overview that might
> help with dimensions. If you need a bigger version of any, let me know.
>
> Matt Goodman
> Columbus O.
>
> [image: IMG_9775]
>
> [image: IMG_9766]
>
> [image: IMG_9770]
>
> Matt Goodman
> Columbus, Ohio
>
> Sent from my mobile
>
> On Oct 16, 2023, at 6:11 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> <image.png>
>
>
> I am ready to build my line poles, and would like to know a little more
> about the metal brackets at the top of the poles.
> *Does anyone have clearer pictures of the 3 piece bracket below the top of
> the pole?*
> I will probably 3d print these as I can get better detail this way
> (although they are more fragile)
>
> *Does anyone have clearer pictures of the offset bracket at the top of the
> pole?*
> I would likely use a piece of bent brass to represent this piece as it
> seems most likely to get snagged and broken if 3d printed.
> I would also like to know what is the use/reason for the offset bracket at
> the very top of the poles?
> Did other railroads use this offset piece on top of their poles? I haven't
> noticed it in other railroad photos - but then, I wasn't looking for it
> either.
>
> *Abram, I know I've asked about drawing, and if you saw it, that means you
> don't have any. Do you have an educated guess as to the measurements of
> this piece?*
> How tall is it from top to bottom? How wide is the offset left to right
> for the lower attachment bracket to the upper line bracket?
>
> Thank you!
> Mike Rector
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