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)
A South African electric railway
Engineering
Engineering ; 126 , n 3280
1928
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