St. Petersburg Ice Tramway on the River Neva
There can be few tramways that were stranger that the ice tramways built in Russia. These could only operate, indeed actually exist, for a few months each year. Their very life depended on the extremely cold Russian winters when wide rivers would freeze over, preventing any boats from operating. The overhead traction poles were made of wood and set into holes drilled in the ice then held in place by pouring water into the gaps. The water would freeze, securing the pole in place. Additional stability was given by adding four struts at the base. The overhead wire was powered at 225 volts. It operated from 1895 to 1910, carrying nearly a million passengers each season. It is not clear why the service ceased, however the horse tramway system in the city started to be converted to electric operation in 1907.

St. Petersburg Ice Tramway on the River Neva
There can be few tramways that were stranger that the ice tramways built in Russia. These could only operate, indeed actually exist, for a few months each year. Their very life depended on the extremely cold Russian winters when wide rivers would freeze over, preventing any boats from operating. The overhead traction poles were made of wood and set into holes drilled in the ice then held in place by pouring water into the gaps. The water would freeze, securing the pole in place. Additional stability was given by adding four struts at the base. The overhead wire was powered at 225 volts. It operated from 1895 to 1910, carrying nearly a million passengers each season. It is not clear why the service ceased, however the horse tramway system in the city started to be converted to electric operation in 1907.

St. Petersburg Ice Tramway on the River Neva
There can be few tramways that were stranger that the ice tramways built in Russia. These could only operate, indeed actually exist, for a few months each year. Their very life depended on the extremely cold Russian winters when wide rivers would freeze over, preventing any boats from operating. The overhead traction poles were made of wood and set into holes drilled in the ice then held in place by pouring water into the gaps. The water would freeze, securing the pole in place. Additional stability was given by adding four struts at the base. The overhead wire was powered at 225 volts. It operated from 1895 to 1910, carrying nearly a million passengers each season. It is not clear why the service ceased, however the horse tramway system in the city started to be converted to electric operation in 1907.

St. Petersburg Ice Tramway on the River Neva
There can be few tramways that were stranger that the ice tramways built in Russia. These could only operate, indeed actually exist, for a few months each year. Their very life depended on the extremely cold Russian winters when wide rivers would freeze over, preventing any boats from operating. The overhead traction poles were made of wood and set into holes drilled in the ice then held in place by pouring water into the gaps. The water would freeze, securing the pole in place. Additional stability was given by adding four struts at the base. The overhead wire was powered at 225 volts. It operated from 1895 to 1910, carrying nearly a million passengers each season. It is not clear why the service ceased, however the horse tramway system in the city started to be converted to electric operation in 1907.

There are more vaccinated people in hospital in Australia than unvaccinated !! Begs the question, why are they still pushing it !!

Topher Fields’ new documentary is out people. It’s a great summary of VIC and Dick Dan over the last 20 mths. It’s a must watch!!