Train developed by American Car and Foundry Co in collaboration with Spanish engineers; aluminum is most widely used material; difference between Diesel electric Talgo locomotive and conventional one; total weight saving estimated at 75%.


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    Title :

    Choice of materials helps achieve remarkable weight reduction in ACF Talgo Train


    Additional title:

    Matls Methods


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Materials and Methods ; 30 , n 3 ; p 57-60


    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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