Testing electrical sub-stations on the Wellington-Paekakariki railway section, which is being electrified The twelve barrels each contain a pair of electrodes, the barrels being filled with water. Salt is added to the water until current is passing in quantity equivalent to that used by an electric locomotive under full load. The station equipment is then checked over under the full load.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 10 February 1938, Page 3
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61Testing electrical sub-stations on the Wellington-Paekakariki railway section, which is being electrified The twelve barrels each contain a pair of electrodes, the barrels being filled with water. Salt is added to the water until current is passing in quantity equivalent to that used by an electric locomotive under full load. The station equipment is then checked over under the full load. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 10 February 1938, Page 3
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