A HYDRAULIC POWER TRANSMISSION FOR HIGH ENGINE PERFORMANCES

The Maybach Mekydro Power Transmission intended for Diesel locomotives with power outputs ranging up to 1800 hp which transmission consists of a hydraulic disconnecting converter combined with a four-speed geared transmission and has been tested in many applications, is described in its basic features. Such transmissions for high power inputs form, together with suitable engines, the basis for the construction of powerful diesel-hydraulic locomotives for main route work.

• Corporate Authors:

  FRANCKH'SCHE VERLAGSHANDLUNG

  STUTTGART,    
• Authors:
  • Schuttel, F
• Publication Date: 1960-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 23-26
• Serial:
  • Krauss-Maffei News
  • Issue Number: 217
  • Publisher: FRANCKH'SCHE VERLAGSHANDLUNG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel locomotives; Locomotives; Technology; Torsion; Transmissions
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039318
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM