great short circuit on electric train

[cultrevolutioner]

big rains and electricity don´t mix well, this happened last weekend al Argentina when due a big rain fall the water raise to the electric third rail generating a big short circuit that almost blaze the train

 

[Bill Anderson]

Good thing no one was riding on the roof or hanging off the sides like they do in India.

 

[cultrevolutioner]

Good thing no one was riding on the roof or hanging off the sides like they do in India.

hehehe, well at these new electric trains is impossible but a just a few years ago with the old closing doors system you could do that

 

[Bill Anderson]

One advantage of the old steam engines was there was noting electrical to short out.

 

[Damon Hill]

Most steam locos had an electrical system--steam driven turbine--but not at the energy levels an electric railway routinely uses. Megawatt insulation faults will get your attention.