TRENDS IN ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE DESIGN

It is perhaps too early to say whether there will be any general trend towards one particular type of single-phase locomotive; existing types have certain advantages and disadvantages, and only extensive running will determine which, if any, type shows marked advantages over the others. The paper is confined mainly to the postwar developments in the design of Western European electric locomotives and their performances, and city services such as exist in France. The 50-cycle commutator, the three-phase squirrel cage and the d.c. motors are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Davy, G V
• Publication Date: 1955-1-14

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 37
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 102

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Motors; Technology; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039532
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM