This
is a look at the pioneers of electric traction. Includes a look at
Moses Farmer's Early Electric Ry and Halls Electric Locomotive of
1850, Werner Von Siemens European Electric Pioneer, early battery
traction in Europe, Thomas Edison & Stephen Field, Electric Power
on the Manhatten Ry Co, Frank Sprague, the first American Electric St
Railway- Bentley-Knight in Cleveland, Detroit Electric Works, Dr
Joseph Finney, Dr. A Wellington Adams, Benson Bidwell, electric
traction in Britain, Charles Van Depoele, the development of the
electric lines in St Catherines Canada,Frank Sprague and the
electrification of the Richmond Union Passenger Ry, preserved
pre-1900 electric locomotives, and more. Includes some photos and
drawings.
