Testing, Testing
Europhoenix Class 91 no. 91117 'Project Electra', seen in the MMLE test train consist at Leicester L.I.P, underneath the temporary inspection tower erected to allow access to the locomotive's pantograph.
Instrumentation fitted to the loco included strain gauges to measure the uplift force exerted on the overhead wire by the pantograph, accelerometers to measure movement of the loco in motion, equipment to measure wind force acting on the pantograph and cameras to allow monitoring during motion.
Taken during a visit to ride the Midland Mainline Electrification test train on the invitation of my employer's clients, SPL Powerlines, for whom we've been carrying out design work for the northern MMLE sections. Certainly beats being in the office all day!
Taken from a position of safety on an authorised walking route.
Testing, Testing
Europhoenix Class 91 no. 91117 'Project Electra', seen in the MMLE test train consist at Leicester L.I.P, underneath the temporary inspection tower erected to allow access to the locomotive's pantograph.
Instrumentation fitted to the loco included strain gauges to measure the uplift force exerted on the overhead wire by the pantograph, accelerometers to measure movement of the loco in motion, equipment to measure wind force acting on the pantograph and cameras to allow monitoring during motion.
Taken during a visit to ride the Midland Mainline Electrification test train on the invitation of my employer's clients, SPL Powerlines, for whom we've been carrying out design work for the northern MMLE sections. Certainly beats being in the office all day!
Taken from a position of safety on an authorised walking route.