New York Central, after having decided to use 9 tracks of its 19-stall enginehouse at Englewood (Chicago) for handling repairs to Diesel electric locomotives, installed new turntable, 135 ft long; it accommodates 2-unit locomotives, but there is some overhang of Diesel couplers and pilot beams beyond pit wall; turntable was designed for live load of 6151/2 tons; means for resisting shock and accurate spotting; installation of turntable took 12 hr.
Long turntable is eased into snug quarters
Ry Eng Maintenance
Railway Engineering and Maintenance ; 47 , n 12
1951
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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