Narrowing Down Wayside Power Project Details

The Wayside Power and Distribution Team has continued to develop the third rail pick up system conceptually and physically. At the team's current progress we have decided to shift away from a complete rapid prototype to begin development on the prototype project. The rapid prototype will now only be used to strictly test and develop the electrical measurement systems for the third rail system.

Figure 1: Wood materials and saw horses that will be used to construct the track.

Progress on the full-scale prototype project has steadily picked up in speed. We have begun picking-up materials to build the full scale prototype track. The team has established that it will move away from using the induction motor bogie and instead use the previous team's bogie chassis.

Since the end of Fall Semester is quickly approaching the team has struggled to maintain the steady progress necessary to complete some of the project development as initially anticipated. However, after finals the team will continue development throughout the winter recess period.

Figure 2: The previous team's bogie chassis the team will be modifying and using on the new track.

Written by:
Alex Ng