Comparative characteristics of 600-hp Diesel electric switcher and 1500-hp steam switcher shown; advantages of Diesel electric are: greater acceleration; high sustained horsepower; better grade climbing ability; longer mileage between refueling; longer mileage per load of water; longer mileage per locomotive run; good tracking at high speeds; etc.
Why diesel-electric drive for switches and trains?
Diesel Power
Diesel Power ; 18 , n 7
1940
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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