Electric-locomotive traction enables large horsepower to be obtained from locomotives of reasonable length and with low axle loads.


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    Title :

    Steam and electric locomotives compared


    Additional title:

    Ry. Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1924


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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