Six-axle diesel-electric locomotive rated at 5000 hp and designated as U50C by General Electric in service at United Pacific; high-capacity dynamic braking system is arranged so locomotive may be self-load-tested at flick of switch; new simplified ventilating fans cool electrical components and pressurize engine rooms; pair of 12-cyl engines is utilized; 12-cyl rating is upped to 2500 hp by raising engine speed 25 rpm to 1050 rpm. (See also Ry Age v 166 n 7 Feb 24 1969 p 20-1) (23250)


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    Titel :

    GE U50C designed for fast freights


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1969


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :


    GE U50C designed for fast freights

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