REBUILDING, NEW UNITS IN 1972 MILWAUKEE PROGRAM

In addition to purchasing 50 new units, the Milwaukee Road is rebuilding 18 units that are over 15 years old. The 1750 hp units are repowered to 2000 hp by the installation of a 645 engine. Improvements include lowering the height of the short end hood, new traction motors, rewiring of the control circuits, and other items.

• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1972-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 13-16
• Serial:
  • Railway Locomotives and Cars
  • Volume: 146
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel electric locomotives; Diesel engines; Locomotives
• Identifier Terms: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041314
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Locomotives and Cars
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 2 1973 12:00AM