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What happens if you combine a turntable with a train lift?

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Marcus Wong

Turntables are a common sight on railways, allowing rolling stock to be turned around. But the Kiev Metro had a unique piece of engineering at their first train depot – the «Метролифт» (metrolift) that combined turntable with train lift. The […]

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Inspecting the overhead wires on the Ukrainian Railways

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Marcus Wong

As I travelled across Ukraine by train I noticed a few complicated looking contraptions parked in sidings along the way. With a small platform at the end of a scissor lift, these railcars are used to inspect and repair the overhead wires that power electric trains.

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Maintenance vehicles of the Budapest tramways

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Marcus Wong

Tramway operators need a fleet of special vehicles to keep the tracks and overhead lines in good working order, and the city of Budapest is no different.

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