[Lowfer] [Other] History AC

Johan Bodin [email protected]
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:49:18 +0100


Ed Phillips wrote:


> The 16-2/3 Hz was (and maybe still is?) used for electric RR
> locomotives which used series connected commutator motors because of
> their speed-torque properties.  This frequency was "almost as good as"
> DC and easier to transmit long distances. =20

Yes, 16-2/3 Hz is used for RR here in Sweden and in other european
countries too.

73
Johan SM6LKM