A description is given of the FL9/AC dual-mode locomotive developed for operation on the Metro-North Commuter Railroad. The locomotive (a modified FL9) was remanufactured to have: gate-turn-off (GTO) thyristor technology instead of silicon-controlled rectifiers; a 12-cylinder turbocharged engine; a single electrically driven air compressor; a blended dynamic brake; provision for regenerative braking; a new cab signal system; and an improved air-brake system. Equipment selection for the FL9 is described and details of construction are presented.


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    Title :

    Dual mode locomotive


    Additional title:

    Die neue dieselelektrische Lokomotive Fl9


    Contributors:
    Smith, C.M. (author) / Comer, D.E. (author)


    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 5 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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