Automatic substation equipment for extensions to previously electrified main line between Glencoe and Pietermaritzburg; trains are fed at 3000 volts d.c. from overhead contact lines and principle of regenerative braking is adopted on certain favorable down grades; high-speed circuit breakers; control apparatus associated with each unit independent of any others; field rheostats; protective devices. (See also Elec. Times vol. 73, 1900 pp. 434-437, 8 figs)


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    Title :

    South Africa railways


    Additional title:

    S. African Eng


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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