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)
New electrics pack power
Ry Locomotives Cars
Railway Locomotives and Cars ; 130 , n 10
1956
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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