Subway line is 4 1/2 mi long with 12 passenger stations; d-c power is supplied at 550 v and distributed by means of positive contact rail; negative return circuit is provided by one of running rails; each car is equipped with four 68-hp, 300-v motors; control and signal system; terminals and yards. (p 39-40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 51-6; see also Ry Gaz v 100 n 15 Apr 9 1954 p 408-12)


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    Title :

    Equipment operation and control in Toronto's rapid-transit subway


    Additional title:

    Mun Utilities Mag


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1954


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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