METRO-NORTH'S POWER PLAY

As the new solid-state rectifier substations passed their final test for implementation, Metro-North recently shut down its last remaining rotary converter. The rotary converters had been in service since 1906 making a mark in railroad electrification history. The new substations represent a maintenance free, highly reliable and economical electric supply to the line.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: https://www.library.northwestern.edu/find-borrow-request/requests-interlibrary-loan/lending-institutions.html
• Authors:
  • LEHN, W G
• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economics; Electric power supply; Electric substations; Railroad commuter service; Reliability; Zero maintenance systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance free; Rotary converters
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Highways; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00488005
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM