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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Oehler, Alfred G

Titel

Electrical Trends and Accomplishments: More and more diesels, new types of power, improved electrical products and better shop practices continue to extend the use of electrical equipment in railroad service

Ist Teil von

• Railway age (Bristol), 1951-01, Vol.130 (2), p.200

Ort / Verlag

New York: Center for Research Libraries

Erscheinungsjahr

1951

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Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Diesel-electric locomotives have continued as the largest application of electrical equipment to railroad service. There are now nearly 14,000 units in service, representing a total rated horsepower of more than 17,500,000. Capacities have been increased and road locomotive units rated 2,400 hp. have been placed in service. The importance of preventing the spinning, sliding or locking of diesel driving wheels has been recognized, and...