Rectifier type locomotives for Virginian for low speed, heavy freight service; each unit is rated at 3300 hp, has maximum operating speed of 65 mph and maximum tractive force of 98,500 lb; power at 11,000 v, 25 cycles is fed directly to transformer; rectified power flows through smoothing reactor to six GE-752 traction motors, one on each axle. (see also Ry Locomotives and Cars v 130 n 10 Oct 1956 p 77-9)
New electrics pack power
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 141 , n 11
1956
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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