Decision to equip eventually major part of some 9000 miles of track was made to enable effective handling of rapidly increasing traffic on lines of narrow gage; grades, bridges, and tunnels also offer difficulties with steam operation; 1500-volt d.c. system used.


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    Title :

    Japanese electrifying state railways


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1925


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    7 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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