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.


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    Title :

    Combined rack drive and adhesion locomotive of transandes railroad


    Additional title:

    Locomotives electriques a cremaillere adhe rence du chemin de fer transandin


    Published in:

    Genie Civil ; 95 , n 22


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    5 pages


    Remarks:

    8 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    French




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