Locomotive powering General Motors Aerotrains and Rock Island " Jet Rocket" is 1200-hp unit with max speed of 102 mph and center of gravity lower than standard diesel locomotives previously produced; height oa 13 ft 7 in., length 53 ft; main propulsion equipment consists of 12-567C engine, standard EMD D-15E d-c generator and two traction motors.


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    Title :

    Power for lightweight trains


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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