Rectifier type locomotives for Virginian for low speed, heavy freight service; each unit is rated at 3300 hp, has maximum operating speed of 65 mph and maximum tractive force of 98,500 lb; power at 11,000 v, 25 cycles is fed directly to transformer; rectified power flows through smoothing reactor to six GE-752 traction motors, one on each axle. (See also Ry Age v 141 n 11 Sept 17 1956 p 22-3)


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    Title :

    New electrics pack power


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Contributors:
    Wiles, J.P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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