Particulars of 15 3000-hp, 3000-v d-c locomotives designed by English Electric Co for main line operating between Moocha and Jundiahy on former San Paulo Railway; locomotives are designed for multiple unit operation to deal with heavier trains which are expected to be operated; using regenerative braking, 600-ton freight train can be held down to 20 mph on 2.5% gradient. (See also Ry Gaz v 91 n 19 Nov 4 1949 p 531-2, 543; Engineer v 188 n 4894 Nov 11 1949 p 549-51; Transport World v 106 n 3406 Dec 1 1949 p 444, 446)
Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil
Engineering
Engineering ; 168 , n 4373
1949
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil
Engineering Index Backfile | 1949
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