400KV line maintenance photo's -set of 5

[Chris Hodrien]

400KV line maintenance (1)- Orchard Copse, North Boarhunt, nr Portsmouth 28apr09 OS grid SU600101 -Geograph

 

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1276348

 

A spectacular set of 5 photos of conductor maintenance (travelling trolley) on a (dead) British 400kV 'Supergrid' pylon line in April 2009. (........yes, we already have  a 'Supergrid' in UK!). I am told that the men have special 'chain-mail' suits to allow safe emergency work even on live conductors.

 

To move forward, click 'next photo' link at bottom of caption text, or click 'Photographer....(more nearby)' link in bottom section to bring up  a thumb index of whole set  (+some pretty country lanes nearby) to pick and choose. (Photos 2 and 3 are the best).

 

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