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New Canaan branch electrifcation dates

Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
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New Canaan branch electrifcation dates

  by Martin Baumann
 
Can anyone tell me the exact dates that Stamford to New Canaan was originally electrified (DC) and when it was converted to AC? Google etc does not help.

Thanks,

Martin Baumann

Re: New Canaan branch electrifcation dates

  by chnhrr
 
From the book New Haven Power by J.W. Swanberg

August 8, 1898 – 600 Volts DC

1908 (month?) – 11,000 Volts single phase AC
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