Some signals at the tram station Eifelstraße in Cologne seen on 17 November 2002. For some weeks now the line 12, the only line proceeding to the right here, is operated with six-axled cars of 2000 series instead of eight-axled cars of 3000 series. The turning loop in Zollstock was replaced by a switch connection, as the six-axled cars have two cabs. On the Sh2 forbidding 4000 and 5000 series to turn right, the 2000 was covered with tape. Another Sh2 with a 3000 on it was added. The sign below it advises the drivers to switch the motors only serial, not parallel, as this would draw to much current from the catenary on this branch. The yellow switch indicator shows Wn10, the switch leads to the "left" (which is in fact the straight direction). It was activated by a tramcar of line 17 that is just approaching. In the background two Bonn tramcars disappear towards their hometown on line 16.

Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz