Adding Overhead Wire to Our Traction Layout
Model Railroader 1989-02 pg. 82 Scale: HO Category: "Scenery - Trackside"
Provides a lot of detail about how to do overhead traction wiring, including the nomenclature. Includes prototype, detail, and model photos.
Thoughts on Modular Traction Design
Model Railroader 1985-10 pg. 82 Scale: HO Category: "Modules"
The author is proposing three standards for interchangeable modular layouts using traction, as inspired by the NTrak standard. The standards are "rural/farm", "big city", and "heavy electric" modeling. Various track plans and model photos of the author's modules are included.