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  • Conductor Rail De-Icing Tenders (1957 Railway Magazine Extract)

    Conductor Rail De-Icing Tenders (1957 Railway Magazine Extract)

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    An extract from the March 1957 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing the development and operation of conductor rail de-icing tenders. The text describes design features, testing, and functionality as reported at the time. Development and Purpose A further development by London Transport of precautions to prevent train delays in winter caused by conductor rail…


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