The boats are drawn by electric motors running on elevated tracks beside the canal. The motors run on two tracks, one above the other, so that there is no interference in passing each other. They are controlled from the boat. (150 w.)


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    Title :

    Cawley system of canal haulage


    Additional title:

    St Ry Rev



    Publication date :

    1895


    Remarks:

    Ill.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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