Source of Trolley Rope

Chuck Richards · **Joined:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:21 am **Posts:** 60

The East Troy Electric Railroad is seeking a source
for new trolley rope.

Figured I'd ask here and see what others are using.

Thanks,

Chuck Richards

Andy Nold · **Joined:** Tue Dec 14, 2004 5:45 pm **Posts:** 297

Sansom spot cord. I can't remember whether it is size 12 or 10. But, make sure you don't get cord with a metal core.

Al Stangenberger · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:59 pm **Posts:** 650

Western Railway Museum gets it from McMaster-Carr, catalog # 3848T45

Al Stangenberger

David Johnston · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:32 pm

Samson spot cord is available with a wax coating that makes it waterproof. WRM does not use the wax coated cord because some operators found it makes the cord slippery and caused problems pulling down the trolley pole. It is your choice, either is available.