Novel type of power is being tried by New York Central for service on West Side lines in New York City; since locomotive will be used mainly in yards that are not electrified, a 300-hp. oil engine direct connected to a 200-kw. generator is provided for charging battery; as locomotive will be called on at times to operate over tracks which are electrified, third-rail shoes are provided and also overhead collector; mechanical design; traction motors; control; battery; meters; engine and generator; weights and dimensions. (See also Ry. Elec. Engr. vol. 19, no. 3, Mar. 1928 pp. 78-80, 4 figs)


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    Title :

    Battery-oil-electric locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry. Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 84 , n 9


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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