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“Did you know?” for 10/4/06

Written By: brian - Oct• 04•06

Word: Pantograph

Did you know the thing on top of a train that collects electricity from overhead wires is called a pantograph? I didn’t, until I read this article about how Amtrak shut down power lines for commuter trains during rush hour.

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