Electrification of railroads sparks vast power shift
The article outlines a sweeping push for hydro and electric power in the United States and Europe. It details potential gains from widespread electrification, including hundreds of thousands of horsepower, reduced coal use, and economic boosts from regional water and steam power developments. It cites projected line mileage, locomotive counts, and key projects under consideration, such as transcontinental and cross-border schemes, with notable figures and entities like General Electric and various national plans referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eergrnorsohen
United Seater
Charles J. Huntley
General Electric Company
United States
Electrification Drive Dives Into South American Rail Power
The article discusses the shift to electric traction for a South American rail line, detailing a 3000 volt DC system with three 1500 kW generator sets, transformers, and high tension equipment for 122 km of track and 16 km of 88,000 volt transmission lines. It notes quebracho as a fuel substitute and cites growing electric energy demand, hydroelectric potential, and power company expansion.
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Colorado
California
General Lactis Inc
New York
Iniaer
Talleay
United
Staten
Europe
Cre
Britain
France
Holland
Socieded
Theriza "de Ca Hones Electricaty
Ujo
Busdonys
Tonch
de Hestraek
Hradie ix
Chicago
Milhwaukee
St. Paul
Paulista Mailway
Brazil
Pamenger
South Americ
Setia
Fesmis
Electron
Sonaentietiy A
OSTATE H. S. WILLIAMS LTB Head Office Yansapurra
Shipping and insurance agents listed with head office in Yansapurra. Trade address at Soton Hers Arr Street and Aras actite ana ey Aan b ane properties noted.
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Ostate
H. S. Williams
Yansapurra
Warpang
LN. Sur Ance
SPAN
Soton Hers Arr
Aras Actite
Ana Ey
Ane
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Union Ww
Jeouah
Tosant
Panama Canal
Keokuk
Kelly's
EL Macys Po
Oie
Odie
Pairns Dottir Exchange
Maraipiat
Phowe
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Richard Bill
Lynch
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Enite
Emeck Zephyrs
Cossacks
G. Lisha
la SE
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Howe
Tor Rooliog
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Queensland National Bank Limited
E2nenona Povane
Ames Mine
Oman
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