NEW LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES NOVEL SUSPENSION AND SAFETY/LUXURY CAB

The first of a new generation of locomotives designed and manufactured by MLW-Worthington of Montreal was delivered to Canadian National earlier this year. Designated the M420, the new model is rated at 2,000 hp for traction and incorporates many innovations such as new trucks, an updated diesel engine, a crew-comfort operator's cab, a specially tailored electrical package and improved chassis systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Mclean-Hunter Limited

  481 University Avenue
  Toronto M5W 1A7, ONo,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • McInerney, F T
  • Parker, J H
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Design Engineering (England)
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Morgan-Grampian Limited
  • ISSN: 0308-8448

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cabs (Vehicle compartments); Diesel electric locomotives; Locomotives; Safety; Suspension systems; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive cab safety
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056844
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1976 12:00AM