Transformatorenstation Benken - Biel-Benken, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 30.382 E 007° 31.128
32T E 388460 N 5262500
A transformer substation from the 1920s in the west of Biel-Benken.
Waymark Code: WMYT2R
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/20/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
Views: 3

EN: This transformer substation tower stands on the Neuweilerstrasse of Biel-Benken. The tower has a pyramidal roof and a square floor plan. Between the floors, it is divided with a cornice. The station dates back to the 1920s and is still in operation. Although there are no more overhead lines, their well-preserved insulators are still mounted.

DE: Dieser Trafoturm steht an der Neuweilerstrasse von Biel-Benken. Der Turm hat ein Pyramidendach und einen quadratischen Grundriss. Zwischen den Stockwerken ist er mit einem Gesims unterteilt. Die Station stammt aus dem 1920 Jahren und ist noch in Betrieb. Es gibt zwar keine Freileitungen mehr, ihre gut erhaltenen Isolatoren sind aber noch vorhanden.
Creation date: 1920s

Status: Active

Current use: Not listed

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