MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) discussion

[west point]

Noticed that the dislodged trolly retract mechanism was mounted very high on that trolly. Suspect that an operator would have to stand on something to rewire the trolly pole to the trolly wire. All trolly cars and trackless trolleys I ever saw the mechanism is much lower on the vehicle.

 

[BlackDiamond]

Noticed that the dislodged trolly retract mechanism was mounted very high on that trolly. Suspect that an operator would have to stand on something to rewire the trolly pole to the trolly wire. All trolly cars and trackless trolleys I ever saw the mechanism is much lower on the vehicle.

I believe Boston did this to prevent kids from yanking the pole off the wire. The operator could reach the rope by standing on the coupler.