THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGES IN THE TRACTION MODES OF THE GERMAN FEDERAL RAILWAY

The replacement of the steam locomotives as a first phase in the change of traction mode, the reduction in energy consumption and the trend of train and gross tonne kilometrages over the last twenty years or so reflect the activities of the German Federal Railway in the sphere of traction. The conversion from steam to diesel and electric traction has had a profound effect not only on the appearance but also on the user of the locomotives concerned. But the conversion has also had an effect on maintenance and servicing, on the depots and repair shops, on their organization and, especially, on their staff. Technical processes such as rationalization and automation have made their own contribution to this development. The successes derived from the change of traction mode have been matched by hardly any other measure taken by the German Federal Railway.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Frey-Graf, H
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 211-32
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel electric locomotives; Electric locomotives; Locomotives
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057508
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 14 2004 4:56PM