RC4, A FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF ASEA'S THYRISTOR-CONTROLLED LOCOMOTIVES

ASEA's thyristor-controlled locomotive class Rc4 is an example of a modular traction system, which permits the construction of different types of vehicle having a varying number of driven axles. The article describes the mechanical design, main circuits and control system of the Rc4 locomotive.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Allmanna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget

  S-72183 Vasteras,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Soderberg, EAB
  • Gunnarsson, L
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 27-32
• Serial:
  • Asea Journal
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0001-2459

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Creep; Detectors; Electric locomotives; Electric power conditioning; Harmonics; Power converters; Rolling contact; Technology; Thyristors; Wheel slip; Wheels
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak
• Geographic Terms: Sweden
• Old TRIS Terms: Converters; Wheel creep
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163230
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ASEA Journal
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM