250-ton wrecking crane, built by Industrial Brownhoist Corp for Norfolk and Western Ry, is powered with two 150-hp Cummins Diesels driving through Twin Disc hydraulic torque converters; equipped with selective 2-piece slewing mechanism which operates through friction type clutches and highly efficient worm and worm wheel; two 6-wheel steel side frame trucks carry car body, permit free movement around 125-ft radius curves, and are designed to withstand heavy wrecking service.
New diesel railroad cranes
Diesel Progress
Diesel Progress ; 14 , n 10
1948
Article (Journal)
English
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