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1903 [[Carville Power Station ]] was opened by the [[Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Co]] to supply power for the electrified railways in the Newcastle area. | 1903 [[Carville Power Station ]] was opened by the [[Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Co]] to supply power for the electrified railways in the Newcastle area. This was designed by Charles Merz of [[Merz and McLellan]]. It was widely recognized as the first large generating station of the modern type and it established Merz's engineering reputation. | ||
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* Biography of Charles Merz, ODNB [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/34999?docPos=1] | |||
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Revision as of 11:38, 14 August 2012
1903 Carville Power Station was opened by the Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Co to supply power for the electrified railways in the Newcastle area. This was designed by Charles Merz of Merz and McLellan. It was widely recognized as the first large generating station of the modern type and it established Merz's engineering reputation.
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Sources of Information
- Biography of Charles Merz, ODNB [1]