PROGRESS IN RAILWAY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: 1972-1973 REPORT OF SURVEY COMMITTEE

Covers several developments in high-speed passenger locomotives and train sets which are having continued interest in foreign countries and growing interest through Amtrak in the United States. Data and photographs for 12 new diesel locomotives and 8 electric locomotives introduced to service in the survey period of September 1, 1972 to September 1, 1973 are also provided and discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Baker, P H
  • Schulze, F W
• Publication Date: 1973-11

Media Info

• Features: References;

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Locomotives; Multiple unit trains
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056867
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 73-WA/RT-6 Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1976 12:00AM