. American engineer and railroad journal . while it appeared probable that at some time in the futurean equipment of this nature would be necessary, it was de-cided that present conditions did not justify the installationof both types of motors. Under the conditions existing atHornell it is apparent that all of the motors are located wellwithin the limits of 220 volts distribution, and in additon thatthere is at this time no woodworking shop in existence; there-fore it was resolved to make the installation consist entirelyof direct current apparatus, with the exception of a smallgenerator set,
. American engineer and railroad journal . while it appeared probable that at some time in the futurean equipment of this nature would be necessary, it was de-cided that present conditions did not justify the installationof both types of motors. Under the conditions existing atHornell it is apparent that all of the motors are located wellwithin the limits of 220 volts distribution, and in additon thatthere is at this time no woodworking shop in existence; there-fore it was resolved to make the installation consist entirelyof direct current apparatus, with the exception of a smallgenerator set, which is used to supply the current necessaryfor the present yard and depot lights. This installation is an Januabt, 1907. AMERICAN ENGINEER AND RAILROAD JOURNAL. 25. POWER HOUSE, HOENELL SHOPS—ERIE BAIXBOAD. excellent illustration of the principle that each railroad shopmust be considered as a separate and independent problem,and it is impossible to lay down any hard and fast rules whichcan be taken as a guide, but that each particular case mustbe thoroughly investigated, and a final decision reached inconformity with the conditions existing at that point. Enlargement of the power house at some future time hasbeen provided for. The type of apparatus to be placed in theengine room will be determined upon at the time of makingthe addition, as the present system can readily be expandedin either of two ways. Additional power can be obtained bythe installation of the necessary capacity, either in an alter-nating current generator, which would supply the lines direct,the present motor generator set acting as a tie between thepresent units and the future one, or a direct current generator,with the necessary transforming apparatus for alternatingcurrent
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