Photo Gallery (Power & Control Systems)

Maintenance Motive Power

Rotary ConverterOne of the original rotary converters, made by English Electric, used to convert the mains AC voltage to  440 volts DC. Seen here in 1926.

 

 

 

Mercury arc converterThe Mercury arc rectifiers replaced the rotary converters in 1960. This Photo has been colored to give an idea of the blue glow that the rectifier gave off when operating. These were again, later replaced with silicon diode rectifiers.

 

 

 

 

Mercury arc converterOne of the track relay control panels, as seen in 1927.

 

 

 

Rotary ConverterThe open type relays were replaced with glass type relays, to help prevent the  ingress of dust. Seen here in 1964.

 

 

 

Mercury arc converterThe Mount Pleasant control room, as seen in 1927.

 

 

 

Rotary ConverterThe old switch panel at Mount Pleasant, although not now used it has been left for  visitors to see.