GERMAN THREE-PHASE TRACTION DEVELOPMENT

The DB has commissioned Brown Boveri & Cie, Mannheim, to develop a high-power general-purpose electric locomotive with the aim to order five prototypes suitable for 160 km/h for service by 1978.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Teich, W
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 47
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Electric locomotives; Motors; Propulsion; Solid state devices; Synchronous motors; Traction; Traction drives; Vehicle power plants
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Solid state
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139482
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 26 1976 12:00AM