Investigation of load characteristics; metadyne, as used on ex-P O-Midi Railway and London Passenger Transport Board's lines, described as d-c rotary transformer which converts constant voltage supply to one of constant current; consists of ordinary d-c armature fitted with set of brushes for bringing in primary current from overhead or third rail, and another set for leading away secondary current generated by armature reaction.
Metadyne control
Elec Ry Traction (Supp Ry Gaz)
1938
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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