60 YEARS OF THE LOETSCHBERG RAILROAD

60 JAHRE LOETSCHBERGBAHN

The railroad of the Alpine region in Switzerland is discussed. It is claimed to be one of the most interesting railroads. With a minimum of manpower it plays an important role in the European transit of the Alpine region. From its inception in 1913, it has been electrified and supplied by 16 2/3-Hz, 15-kv system. A brief historical sketch is included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • BEHMANN, U
• Publication Date: 1973-8

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 184-192
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Railroad electrification
• Old TRIS Terms: Loetschberg railroad
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056817
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1974 12:00AM