Boston Subway, c.1914. CD 140 Jumbo Insulator Arms Visible During Station Renovation

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted March 15, 2022

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There were four pins on these truss arms (see upper right of this photo). Unfortunately, a 45-degree steel support brace obscures direct view of the Jumbo insulators in this image. However, this is a good example showing how the insulators were used and the huge copper cables that were tied to them. Photo was taken in the Tremont station area.

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