The Electrification of Railways: by George Westinghouse

In his own words, George Westinghouse analyzes the problem and makes a compelling case for adopting a common set of standards for the electrification of railroads across North America.

His complete treatise appeared in two successive issues of Scientific American in 1910.

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Page 22 A - 7/10/1910

Page 23 7/9/1910

Page 39 - 7/14/1910

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