Train of 40-ton capacity at speed of 25 mph, built by author, consists of head engine car and 5 self propelled vehicles with load of 8 tons each; engine car contains Diesel electric set, distributing current generated to vehicle driving motors by cable through length of train; power plant consists of two 6-cyl Diesel engines developing max of 195 hp at 1800 rpm.
Diesel-electric road train
Diesel Power
Diesel Power and Diesel Transportation ; 27 , n 7
1949
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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