Diesel electric and hydraulic transmissions are examined, their similarities and differences pointed out; development of General Motors diesel hydraulic locomotives ranging from 275 to 800 gross hp and 35 to 75 tons; major components and features of various models; comparison of transmission range of electric and hydraulic; it is concluded that unless electric transmission accelerates its rate of improvement, hydraulic will take over increasing amount of locomotive business. (See also SAE -- Paper 291B for meeting Jan 9-13 1961 26 p)
Locomotive transmission systems
SAE -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 69 , n 6
1961
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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