Engine used on line from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires operates on 3000-2100-volts d.c. on catenary with two motors of 1350 volts, developing 235 kw. at 740 r.p.m. each; rack system of Abt with three tracks is used; speed reduction in adhesion drive is 1:818 and 1:4. 67 for rack drive; total weight of engine 85.6 tons.
Combined rack drive and adhesion locomotive of transandes railroad
Locomotives electriques a cremaillere adhe rence du chemin de fer transandin
Genie Civil ; 95 , n 22
1929
5 pages
8 Figs.
Article (Journal)
French
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