Abstract of a paper by W. N. Colam, Assoc. M. Inst. C. E., describing this system. The conduit is only 19 inches deep by 9 inches wide, with recesses every 50 feet to receive the carrying pulleys. Details illustrated. (See also Lon. Engineer, Aug. 8, 1890, pp. 112, 116.)


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    Title :

    Edinburgh Northern cable tramways


    Additional title:

    St Ry Jour


    Contributors:
    Colam, W.N. (author)


    Publication date :

    1891


    Size :

    5 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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