4,000 HP LOCOMOTIVE UNITS FOR U.S.A.

European design forming the most powerful single locomotive-unit in the world was delivered to the States for heavy drag-freight service. The six large diesel-hydraulic locomoitves are powered by two Maybach engines of 2,000 b.h.p. each U.I.C. rating, driving through the special Voith L.830 transmission, to each set of which has been added a fluid coupling to deal with resistance braking, which is a leading feature of these locomotives.

• Corporate Authors:

  Voith Getriebe KG

  Heidenheim,   Germany 
• Publication Date: 1961-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 295-325
• Serial:
  • Diesel Railway Traction

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air brakes; Brakes; Diesel locomotives; Locomotives; Motors; Size; Specifications; Technology; Transmissions; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037807
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM