(erielack) L&WV aka Laurel Line Tunnel Question

[Frank P Adams <frank.p.adams_@_verizonbusiness.com>]

On page 4 of the Henwood "Laurel Line" book it says that the gauntlet track
thru the south Scranton tunnel was protected by an "electric staff system
consisting of a staff box located in an operator's booth at each junction"
It goes on to say that each box had 40 staffs and over time they became bent
or damaged.  In 1915 a canvas bad was installed so conductors of south bound
trains could throw the staff into it to be retrieved later "by the operator
and returned to the machine"

Does anyone know exactly what this system was and how it operated?  Remember
the Laurel Line used an electrified third rail.

Thanks,

Frank
Colorado Springs, CO
ELH&TS #52
ELHS #2116


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