TOWARDS A NEW DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE: THE CC 7200

Details development and construction of a diesel-electric locomotive with a single unit power plant of 2650 KW (3600 HP) to 2950 KW (4000 HP) with a weight of 110 tons on 6 axles. Uses electrical transmission of 3 phase alternator and 2 traction motors. Body weight supported by rubber block suspension and all weight including the traction motors is spring, excluding wheels, axles of mounted axle gear. Wiring design includes assemblies with connectors for quick replacement.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • TESSIER, M
• Publication Date: 1966

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 107-116
• Serial:
  • French Railway Techniques
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Locomotives; Motors; Technology; Transmissions; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033406
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 28 1973 12:00AM