This LTR contains the original results of the Railroad Locomotive Tractive Effort Test performed by Kaiser Engineers on July 29, 1965, using an existing 24-wheel 500-ton dolly and the existing shielded locomotive. The test was conducted to confirm calculations of the tractive effort required to move the LOFT dolly (MTA) through the four-rail high bay curve and the curve into the LOFT containment vessel. (ERA citation 10:039179)
Kaiser Engineers Railroad Tractive Effort Test, LOFT - A and M Track
1978
27 pages
Report
No indication
English
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