02276cam a22003373u 4500 75289 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TF American School of Correspondence Electric railways Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-04 deaurider, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Electric Railways" by James R. Cravath is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The treatise focuses on the modern development of electric traction, providing practical guidance on the latest methods of electric railroad equipment and operation. It aims to educate both experienced professionals and beginners in the field of electric railways. At the start of the treatise, the foreword emphasizes the rapid advancements in engineering and technology that prompted the need for practical working guides in electric railway operation. It highlights the book's practical approach, designed to be accessible for self-instruction and home study, ensuring that readers can grasp essential concepts without needing advanced technical expertise. The introduction to electric railways delineates various methods of current supply, including overhead trolley and third-rail systems, and sets the stage for discussions on electric motors, car equipment, construction, operation, and advancements in technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Chicago: American School of Correspondence, 1907 Electric railroads Cravath, James Raley, 1872-1962 Trow, Harris C., 1876-1938 https://archive.org/details/electricrailways00amer https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75289 116014 116014