THE NEW USSR TEP-70 TYPE PASSENGER DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

The TEP-70, 160 km/h, 4000-hp, AC/DC diesel passenger locomotive was developed by the Kolomna Diesel Locomotive Plant as a solution to operating heavy freight and high-speed passenger trains over the same line. Details of solution of various design problems are given. Among the problems: Improved air and water cooling, removable modules for easy repair, and body design to simplify maintenance and provide a modern exterior.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Khlebnikov, J V
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 630-637
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7 N
  • Issue Number: 11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air filters; Cooling systems; Diesel electric locomotives; Locomotives; Passenger trains; Railroads; Vehicle design; Vehicle maintenance
• Geographic Terms: Former Soviet Union
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design; Locomotive maintenance; Six axle locomotives
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149450
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM