Cascade 8-mi. tunnel on 1.5 per cent grade; power obtained from three sources for this 73-mile electrification; 7 distribution stations which convert 44-kv. power to 11,000 volts, supplying trolley-rail circuit; simple catenary contact system used; motor-generator locomotives; characteristics of locomotives chosen for severe grades. (see also Ry. Gaz., vol. 50, no. 13, Mar. 29, 1929, pp. 466-468, 4 figs., and Eng. and Contracting, vol. 68, no. 1, Jan. 1929, pp. 9-11, 2 figs)


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    Title :

    Great northern electrification extended


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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