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Cable Power Rails Broadway in New York Transformation
The Broadway cable line signals a shift from horse to electric haulage, reducing horse traffic and labor needs. Stations at Fiftieth and Houston street reveal massive Corliss engines, heavy flywheels, and robust cables, with Third avenue set to follow. A front street plant will power further routes while offering safety margins through redundant equipment.
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