History of improvements to better operating conditions over Cascade Range; description of motor-generator type of locomotive in service on section from Skykomish (Washington) to Cascade Tunnel Station; electric transmission and distribution system along railroad; frequency converter at Skykomish and Wenatchee for converting 110,000 volt, 60-volt, 3-phase power to 25-cycle, single-phase power required for traction service.


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    Title :

    Great Northern Railway electrification in the cascades


    Additional title:

    Am. Inst. Elec. Engr. -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    5 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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