Diesel-powered units have Alco 251 engines delivering 4300 gross hp to 6-axle trucks through Voith hydraulic transmissions; each transmission with three hydraulic torque converters is direct-connected to its engine through flexible coupling; hydraulic circuit is automatically energized providing optimum efficiency for prevailing track speed and engine output conditions. (see also Ry Age v 157 n 10 Sept 14 1964 p 16-18)


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    Title :

    SP gets US-built diesel-hydraulics


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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