Union Pacific's experience with 25 gas turbine electric freight locomotives; record of defects occurring during selected year; most failures are due to fact that control devices and auxiliary equipment, designed primarily for stationary service, lack ruggedness and simplicity needed for railroad service; to adapt equipment originally designed for aircraft or stationary plant, more attention must be given to strength and sealing. (See also Am Soc Mech Engrs -- Paper n 57-GTP-4 for meeting Mar 18-21 1957 4 p)


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    Title :

    Gas-turbine maintenance in severe service


    Additional title:

    Ry Locomotives Cars


    Contributors:
    Hill, R.C. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1957


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English