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)
Gas-turbine maintenance in severe service
Ry Locomotives Cars
Railway Locomotives and Cars ; 131 , n 5
1957
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