Locomotives range from 45 hp to 3530 hp; electric transmission is being used extensively; truck design is directed towards similar truck for both diesel and electric locomotives; body frames were standardized; series CC 7200 of 2200 kw (2650 hp) is being developed by French National Railway System to reduce costs and maintenance charges.
Diesel traction in french railways modernisation
Ry Gaz
1966
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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