TYPE B'B'B'B' CLASS BE 8/8 DOUBLE-ARTICULATED TRAMS NO. 1 TO 16 OF THE CITY OF BERN TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

The electric equipment for a series of double-articulated trams with four single-motor bogies is described in detail. The conventional switchgear equipment (electro-pneumatic contactors) is controlled through traction electronics. This permits constant acceleration or deceleration during starting and braking and also constant speed downhill running. The electrical equipment was designed to facilitate operation with trailers. As a result, the carrying capacity can be adapted to peak period demands.

• Corporate Authors:

  Brown Boveri and Company Limited

  Publicity Department
  Baden,   Switzerland 
• Authors:
  • Venetz, R
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 540-545
• Serial:
  • Brown Boveri Review
  • Volume: 61
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Brown Boveri and Company Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Articulated cars; Electric brakes; Electric power conditioning; Electronic control; Light rail vehicles; Propulsion; Streetcars; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Electric braking; Monomotor trucks
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098019
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 1981 12:00AM