direct-current motor

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electric-traction system

  • locomotive; Siemens, Werner von
    In locomotive: Types of traction systems

    With direct current, the most popular line voltages for overhead wire supply systems have been 1,500 and 3,000. Third-rail systems are predominantly in the 600–750-volt range. The disadvantages of direct current are that expensive substations are required at frequent intervals and the overhead wire or third…

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