INFRA-RED POINT HEATERS, USING PROPANE

An extensive analysis is made of the use of propane-fired switch heaters on Swiss Federal Railways. The gas supply, heaters, remote control and automation of these installations are described; annual operating costs are also given.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Sandera, Z
• Publication Date: 1976-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 555-570
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 10

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cold weather; Heating (Structures); Ice; Snow; Switches (Railroads)
• Identifier Terms: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
• Old TRIS Terms: Switch heaters
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147694
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM