Locomotive weighs 111,000 lb. and with adhesion factor of 25 per cent develops starting tractive force of 27,750 lb.; motors can develop maximum starting tractive effort of45,000 lb., 17,800 lb. at hourly and 8800 lb. at continuous rating; maximum speed is 30 m.p.h.; engine drives variable-voltage generator; cab structure extensively welded; locomotive performance curve. (See also Ry. Elec. Engr vol. 20, no. 5, May 1929 pp. 154-157, 6 figs)


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    Title :

    Westinghouse builds 300-hp. oil locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry. Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 86 , n 14


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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