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From: jpg@sdchema.UUCP
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Subject: Unusual motive power
Message-ID: <1001@sdchema.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 22-Dec-83 22:26:35 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 22 22:26:35 1983
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       Apparently during WWII, in order to take advantage of their plentiful
hydroelectric power, the Swiss rigged up what might be called an electric-steam
locomotive. A pantograph(sp?) was mounted on the roof of the cab and the water
was heated by an electric heating element!
       Unfortunatly, I dont remember the name of the book where I read about
this but perhaps someone out there does. A reference to a photo would be
appreciated.