The author looks at the stages in the life cycle of a technology, in particular the development of the first electric street railways. Railways which grew up under an American influence are also discussed. The growth of heavy-duty electric railways after the mid-1890s is presented.


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    Title :

    Electric railways and the American exemplar


    Additional title:

    Elektrische Eisenbahnen in der historischen Entwicklung, insbesondere in den USA


    Contributors:
    Duffy, M.C. (author)


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    , 63 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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