ISBN: 115607388X

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Paperback, [EAN: 9781156073889], RareBooksClub.com, RareBooksClub.com, Book, [PU: RareBooksClub.com], RareBooksClub.com, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 Excerpt: ...length of the route is about two and a half miles, and it is estimated that £20,000 will be required for the undertaking. This is to be considered, of course, as merely the first instalment of an extensive system of electric traction, and if the results are only partially as favourable as is anticipated, there can be no doubt that at least the greater part of the present mileage of Glasgow tramways will be converted to electric traction, while extensions will doubtless be made rapidly. In the course of the discussion in the Town Council, reference was made by Mr. Walter Paton and other councillors to the reports made from America, by the special commissioner of the Glasgou1 Herald, with reference to American electric tramways; and it appears probable that the enterprise of the Herald was conclusive in determining the Council to adopt, at least tentatively, the overhead wire method. The report of the commissioner of the Herald has certainly been most useful, and the course taken by this leading journal may be commended to the conductors of newspapers in other towns where the question of traction is being considered. There can be no doubt that an intelligent investigation into the comparative merits of horse and electric or cable traction would result in the introduction of either of the mechanical systems wherever the question is considered. Halifax.--The Town Council are carrying out arrangements for the construction of electric tramways, and some progress has already been made with the details. Mr. T. P. Wilmshurst, the Borough Electrical Engineer, is in charge of the work. Hull.--The sub-committee appointed on the 8th February to report on the system of tramway traction most suitable to the borough has strongly recommended the overhead trolley wire. ..., 1000, Subjects, 1, Arts & Photography, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 3, Business & Money, 3248857011, Calendars, 4, Children's Books, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 4366, Comics & Graphic Novels, 5, Computers & Technology, 6, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, 48, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, 21, Education & Reference, 173507, Engineering & Transportation, 301889, Gay & Lesbian, 10, Health, Fitness & Dieting, 9, History, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 10777, Law, 17, Literature & Fiction, 173514, Medical Books, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 23, Romance, 75, Science & Math, 25, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 4736, Self-Help, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 28, Teen & Young Adult, 27, Travel, 283155, Books<