The world's first air conditioned train: Manchuria 1934.
[In Japanese. / En japonais.]
Author(s) : ISHIZU Y.
Type of article: Article
Summary
60 years ago, the "ASIA" was the first completely air-conditioned train in the world. Its unique feature was an air-conditioning system, rarely found even in building at the time. To maintain a fresh and pleasant atmosphere, it had steam ejector air-conditioning equipment installed in all coaches of the train.
Details
- Original title: [In Japanese. / En japonais.]
- Record ID : 1997-2401
- Languages: Japanese
- Source: Refrigeration - vol. 69 - n. 799
- Publication date: 1994/05
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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- Themes: Mobile air conditioning
- Keywords: Japan; Rail transport; Passenger transport; Design; Monograph; History; Air conditioning
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- Date : 2001
- Languages : Japanese
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- Date : 1983
- Languages : German
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