Fuel consumption is reduced progressively from 1.4 to 0. 9 liter 100 ton/km hauled by fitting device which enables transmission gear ratio to be reduced, while locomotive is in motion, and by improving performance of air feed recirculation system; detailed characteristics of locomotive and results obtained during trials and during first months in service.
Two new French gas turbine locomotives powered by free piston generators
Les 2 nouvelles locomotives francaises a turbines a gaz alimentees par generateur a pistons libres
1962
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Französisch
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