Comparative tests with English and American railway trains, to determine the relative tractive power of locomotives, and the cost and comparative value of the short American train vs. the long English train. Profile and traction diagrams given.


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    Title :

    Traction of locomotives


    Additional title:

    RR Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1894


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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