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2. A 'catenary structure' consists of an overhead cable used to deliver electricity to a railway locomotive ... you might want to expand on this; it's a fairly bland description.
2. A 'catenary structure' consists of an overhead cable or cables used to deliver electricity to a railway locomotive or tram.

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(Hmm.. all I can add is...)

The device attached to the top of a train to allow contact with the catenary structure is called a pantograph.
See also: Pantograph Locomotive
1. A catenary curve is the curve made by a chain suspended between two points.

2. A 'catenary structure' consists of an overhead cable or cables used to deliver electricity to a railway locomotive or tram.

See also: Pantograph Locomotive

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