Length of route 6 mi.; overhead system 1500 volts d.c.; locomotive capacity 1188 hp. at one hour's rating; length over buffers 37 ft. 9 in.; weight 50 tons; overhead construction, automatic substation equipment, and locomotives are described; motor characteristics are given.


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    Title :

    Electrification of Christchurch-Lyttelton railway


    Additional title:

    Elec. Engr. Australia New Zealand


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    11 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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