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.)
Cawley system of canal haulage
St Ry Rev
1895
Ill.
Article (Journal)
English
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