THE AMERICAN TURBOLINER

The background for selection of turbine trains for corridor service is examined and characteristics of the RTG Turbine Train power units described. Design criteria for future performance requirements are also developed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was contributed by the Gas Turbine Division of ASME for presentation at the Gas Turbine Conference & Products Show, Houston, Texas, March 2-6, 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Pier, J R
  • Foster, J L
• Publication Date: 1974-12-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel consumption; Gas turbines; High speed rail; Multiple unit trains; Turbotrains
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak; Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083055
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 75-GT-108
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM