Arrangement and layout of Alco Century 855A and 855B diesel-electric locomotive and booster unit, each rated at 6100 bhp; units provide compact traction unit of 11,000 hp, which, at 470 tons, gives reduction in locomotive weight of about 150 tons compared with current multiple-unit combination; tractive effort of 120,000 lb can be developed at speeds of 30 to 35 mph and on steeply graded routes with greasy rails wheel-spin must be avoided if fast timings are to be worked reliably. (See also S.A. Ry Gaz v 120 n 13 July 3 1964 p 547-50)


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    Title :

    6,000 HP diesel-electric for fast freight traffic in U.S


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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