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.


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    Title :

    Progress report on development of general motors aerotrain


    Additional title:

    General Motors Eng J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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