Design concept and features of experimental train, consisting of locomotive and 10 passenger cars, conceived to function as integrated unit; locomotive incorporates GM 12-cyl 567C diesel engine delivering 1200 hp; 2 Electro-Motive D-37 traction motors permitted design of rear locomotive truck as single, idler axle; acceleration curves; "air ride" suspension, air conditioning and air brake system; testing.
Progress report on development of general motors aerotrain
General Motors Eng J
General Motors Engineering Journal ; 3 , n 4
1956
8 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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