FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF 956 SERIES DIESEL ENGINES FOR POWERFUL LOCOMOTIVES

The author reports that with a total of 360 engines of the 956 series in traction service, a 20-cylinder version has been developed extending the range to 5000 hp. Direct air cooling of the charge air brings economies both in weight and bulk, as well as reduction in maintenance work, and similar advantages can be gained from air cooling of lubrication oil. The trend towards higher speeds with less emphasis on adhesive weight could be met by a twin-engine Co-Co unit of 8000 hp within a 23-ton axleload.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Lohaus, K J
• Publication Date: 1975-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 10-15
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 131
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel electric locomotives; Diesel engines; Engines; Locomotives; Vehicle design; Vehicle maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design; Locomotive maintenance; Prime movers; Six axle locomotives
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00135173
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 13 1976 12:00AM