Electrification of170 mi. of narrow-gage railway in difficult country; origin of scheme; many steep gradients; climatic conditions were very severe; main reasons for adopting 3000-volt d.c.; deciding upon site of power station; supplying power outside; working experiences; difficulties with lighting. Abstract of paper presented to Instn. Elect. Engrs. (reply to discussion) (See also Electricity vol. 42, 1953 p. 21)


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    Title :

    A South African electric railway


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Contributors:
    Lydall, F. (author)

    Published in:

    Engineering ; 126 , n 3280


    Publication date :

    1928


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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