GAS-TURBINE PROGRESS ON THE RAILROADS

This article reviews turbo-train developments in Japan, England, France, Germany, the U.S. and Canada. Common to the approach to turbo-train power in each of these countries is the use of modified aircraft gas turbines coupled with mechanical drive. The result has been attainment of the desired light weight ratio and reduction of transmission costs to reasonable proportions.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Sawyer, R
• Publication Date: 1972-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-30
• Serial:
  • ASME Journal of Mechanical Engineering
  • Volume: 94
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Gas turbine locomotives; Turbotrains
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047380
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1974 12:00AM