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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
Conduit current collection — Abandoned conduit trackage at the Kingsway Tramway Subway in London Conduit current collection is a system of electric current collection used by electric trams, where the power supply is carried in a channel under the roadway, rather than… … Wikipedia
Third rail — For other uses, see Third rail (disambiguation). Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro station near Washington, D.C., electrified at 750 volts. The third rail is at the top of the image, with a white canopy above it. The two lower rails… … Wikipedia
List of current systems for electric rail traction — This a list of the power supply systems that are, or have been, used for tramway and railway electrification systems. Note that the voltages are nominal and vary depending on load and distance from the substation. Many modern trams and trains use … Wikipedia
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Stud contact system — For the same system on model railways, see stud contact electrification on model railways. The Stud Contact System is a once obsolete ground level power supply system for electric trams. Studs were set in the road at intervals and connected to a… … Wikipedia
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Railway electric traction — Contents 1 History 2 Unit types 2.1 DC traction units 2.2 … Wikipedia
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