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)
Great northern electrification extended
Elec. Ry. Jl
Electric Railway Journal ; 73 , n 3
1929
4 pages
6 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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Great northern electrification extended
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