Modern Electric Railway Motors

Treatise on the operation of electric street railways, written at the height of the traction era. This book was designed to educate those entering the field and so is very clearly written with precise explanations for each part. With chapters on field magnets, armatures, field coils, commutators, brush holders, motor casings, motor suspensions, bearings and gears, lubrication, management and repair. Illustrated with black and white photos and detailed diagrams. 196 pages.