60 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT OF TRACTION MOTORS FOR MAIN-LINE LOCOMOTIVES

This article discusses the demands made on high-capacity traction motors for locomotives. The evolution of motors, as produced by ASEA, and the history of electric locomotive development are discussed with the design innovations involved. The recent important technical improvements are covered and it is shown how weight has been reduced and performance improved.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Allmanna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget

  S-72183 Vasteras,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Lindholm, G
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 79-88
• Serial:
  • Asea Journal
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 6
  • ISSN: 0001-2459

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Axles; Design; Direct current motors; Electric insulating materials; Electric locomotives; History; Motors; Polymers; Suspensions; Technology; Traction; Traction drives
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Geographic Terms: Sweden
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle drives; Electrical insulation
• Subject Areas: Design; History; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331476
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 1981 12:00AM