The track and roadbeds of the Corregidor Rail System were built to best practice standards as the new lines were envisioned to be the permanent rail system for the island.  Overhead wires were constructed and carried 600 volts of direct current electricity.  The lines connecting the batteries were also rigged with overhead wires as part of the electrification program of the entire island.  Once the batteries had been filled with their stores (projectiles, powder, other heavy supplies), the power lines were disconnected using junction switches when the lines were idle.

   Compared to the early railroad track length (3,800 feet), the new electric line needed 14,700 feet of track to reach Topside.  This length was needed because it wound up the steep curves and banks. In all, the track length was estimated to complete six complete circles but the average grade was only 3.4%. The electric line started at the North Mine Wharf and connected junctions to Lorcha Dock and a junction to the South Mine Wharf . A junction was also built to connect Engineers Wharf From here a line ran to Barrio San Jose.  Later, when Malinta tunnel was built, a line passed through it.  The first station was at halfway to Middleside, serving the Corregidor Intermediate School , barracks and the stockade.  From here a series of station were built that led to the end of the trolley line, just in front of the Mile Long Barracks at Topside.  A car barn was located in front of the Ordnance Machine Shop, close to topside. (Pictured)

Tony Feredo