Early type electro-mechanical transmission system invented by P. Thomas, may again be suitable for rail cars and locomotives; system is combination of differential gearing with two electric machines; it was first fitted to 36 hp Leyland truck for military transport supplying current for searchlight; system proved too expensive for road transport, and too advanced at time of invention for rail car use.
Thomas electro-mechanical transmission
Diesel Ry Traction
Diesel Railway Traction ; 12 , n 314
1958
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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