THE IMPACT OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE DESIGN ON THE ORGANISATION OF MAINTENANCE

This paper discusses the impact of electric locomotive design on locomotive performance and on locomotive maintenance. The advantages of coupled driving axles are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Electrical Engineers

  Savoy Place
  London WC2R 0BL, NY  England  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Gauthier, P
  • BLANC, A
• Publication Date: 1968

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 17 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad electrification; Train track dynamics; Wheel slip
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Old TRIS Terms: Monomotor trucks
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054369
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: #50 Conf Pub
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 10 1974 12:00AM