page_title: Pantograph (transport)
section_title: Inclined pantographs
hierarchical_section_title: Pantograph (transport) / Inclined pantographs
caption_attribution_description: Original image description from the Deutsche FotothekMetallurge für Hüttentechnik, Nickelhütte
context_page_description: A pantograph is an apparatus mounted on the roof of an electric train, tram, trolleybus, trolley truck or electric bus to collect power through contact with an overhead line. Battery electric buses and trains are charged at charging stations. It is a common type of current collector. Typically, a single or double wire is used, with the return current running through the rails. The term stems from the resemblance of some styles to the mechanical pantographs used for copying handwriting and drawings.
context_section_description: On lines where open wagons are loaded from above the overhead line may be offset to allow this; the pantographs are then mounted at an angle to the vertical.
caption: Tilted pantograph used with offset overhead line to allow loading of open wagons
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