News & Discussion: Trams

[adelaide transport]

Definitely used for span wires-these were common on all tram routes(except Glenelg).

[The Scooter Guy]

Prospect Rd

[rubberman]

Gawler Place intersection Sunday 28/1/18.

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Gawler Place intersection Sunday 28/1/18.
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Thanks for the update photo. It shows the "normal" track construction technique for the City Extension using timber baulks and the orange adjustible support bars. However at various locations where concreting has been delayed I've noticed the incorporation of significant amounts of reo mesh and bar into the track formation to provide extra strength (presence of underground services?).

[rubberman]

Gawler Place intersection Sunday 28/1/18.
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Thanks for the update photo. It shows the "normal" track construction technique for the City Extension using timber baulks and the orange adjustible support bars. However at various locations where concreting has been delayed I've noticed the incorporation of significant amounts of reo mesh and bar into the track formation to provide extra strength (presence of underground services?).

My guess is that those extra mesh areas were associated with the power works. At least the timing seems right.

[Llessur2002]

I noticed a few old poles on Glen Osmond Road the other day. No idea if they are significant to trams.

I wonder if this type of pole (i.e cylindrical with the 'merengue' type embellishment at the top) was exclusive to tram wires or whether similar poles were used in other situations such as for power lines. There is a random almost identical one at the end of my road, nowhere near an old tram route, which I have always wondered about - it's currently supporting power cables. I have never seen any others in the area.

Would be curious as to whether they were used elsewhere or whether this is an old tram pole which has been recycled at some point in history...

[rubberman]

I noticed a few old poles on Glen Osmond Road the other day. No idea if they are significant to trams. (Snip) I wonder if this type of pole (i.e cylindrical with the 'merengue' type embellishment at the top) was exclusive to tram wires or whether similar poles were used in other situations such as for power lines. There is a random almost identical one at the end of my road, nowhere near an old tram route, which I have always wondered about - it's currently supporting power cables. I have never seen any others in the area.

Would be curious as to whether they were used elsewhere or whether this is an old tram pole which has been recycled at some point

The pointy bits at the top of poles are called "finials" (for purposes of successful googling).

Adelaide had at least 4 types of tram pole finial to my knowledge. Three were cast iron and as heavy as f***. (Poles were thick steel, and much stronger than they looked compared to the new poles with much thinner walls). One type was just sheet steel in the shape of an earlier cast iron type.

The only time you might have found one off a tram/trolley bus route might have been carrying 600v feeders from converter stations. It is also rumoured that a former foreman with ETSA's linesmen had such a pole put up outside his house. Not sure how true that is though.

Hmm, not sure why this is in your quote...

[timtam20292]

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[Will409]

Some rushed phone photos from today (30/01/2018) showing the point work installed at the junction in detail. It looks as if Australian made Davies and Baird special work has been used. Some photos of regular tram services as well as a not in service training tram are also attached.

[Will409]

Another three photos attached.

[Will409]

Tram services using the intersection.

[Will409]

Last couple of photos from today showing the present state of the East Terrace tram stop. As previously reported by Norman, work at the SA Museum and University tram stops is progressing quite quickly now.

[timtam20292]

Awesome photo updates.

[Haso]

An early morning walk along North Terrace, part one (Sunday 4/2/18)

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[Haso]

An early morning walk along North Terrace, part two (Sunday 4/2/18)

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