Traction
Traction is a technical handbook on the theory and practice of modern electric traction, the systems by which electric power is delivered to railways, tramways, trolleybuses, and other forms of guided ground transport. The book covers direct current and alternating current supply systems, overhead catenary and third-rail distribution, the design and control of traction motors, regenerative and rheostatic braking, signaling and protection, and the practical economics of converting steam and diesel routes to electric operation. Written for engineering students and practicing transportation professionals, the text combines circuit analysis, mechanical considerations, and case studies drawn from working systems around the world. It is a reference rather than a narrative, useful to anyone seeking a grounded technical introduction to one of the foundational technologies of urban and intercity rail.
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Traction is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
