Use of graphite by Illinois Central Railroad for lubricating pantographs and overhead contact wires on electrified Chicago suburban lines, has increased life of shoes 500% and sharply reduced wear on contact wire.


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    Title :

    Contact wire lubrication


    Additional title:

    Ry Elec Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1940


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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