THYRISTOR VOLTAGE CONTROLS USED FOR METROLINER PROPULSION

The electric control and propulsion systems on Penn Central Metroliner trains are discussed. Systems can accelerate a train to 150 mph in about 3 min and automatically apply motoring or braking force as needed to hold the selected speed. Power is taken from the 11,000 v a-c catenary by a pantograph and passed through the main transformer, which is rated at 1370 kva. Power for traction is varied by a-c line switches and an a-c thyristor switch. The motor for each axle is part of a Tracpak drive, which consists of a d-c motor and a gear assembly.

• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1971-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 24-7
• Serial:
  • Railway Locomotives and Cars
  • Volume: 145
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Railroad electrification; Thyristors
• Identifier Terms: Metroliner (Express train)
• Old TRIS Terms: Thyristor control
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043025
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1973 12:00AM