THE LOCOMOTIVE OF THE 90S

Presented are some of the advances in technology which have enhanced both new and remanufactured or rebuilt locomotives. Included among them are: microprocessors which have improved power, control and diagnostics, advanced train control systems, alternating current as opposed to direct current, radial trucks, and improved components.

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• Publication Date: 1990-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current; Automatic train control; Diesel electric locomotives; Locomotives; Microprocessors; Positive train control; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design; Radial trucks
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00494381
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM