n 196 July 1929 p 320-328: Application of electricity to operation of suburban services and to specific types of main-line sections, and choice of system (a.c. or d.c.); general features of principal types of equipment for motor coaches and locomotives, with notes on current collection and regenerative braking; brief description of more important types of transmission gear from motors to axles of locomotives and their suitability for different services; operating results, and progress of electrification in various countries. n 197 Aug 1929 p 349-352: Regeneration of power during braking is explained using both a.c. and d.c. system; diagram is shown for regeneration circuit.


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    Title :

    Electric traction on railways


    Additional title:

    Metropolitan Vickers Gaz


    Contributors:
    Brooks, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Remarks:

    17 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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