Particulars of new design of Diesel electric road switcher in which major improvements were made in electrical equipment resulting in increase in continuous tractive force of 25%; steam generators may be applied with capacity up to 3500 lb per hr with 800-gal water tank; standard switching locomotive is equipped with schedule 6-SL air brakes with clasp brakes and shoes on all wheels of 4-wheel trucks. (see also Ry Mech and Elec Engr v 124 n 9 Sept 1950 p 507-9, 515)


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    Title :

    More traction in Alco-G.E. road-switcher


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 129 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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