Simplified drive described, which uses molded rubber units as means of transmitting tractive force and of providing requisite flexibility in place of coiled springs previously used; arrangement suitable for fitting to existing locomotives using coiled spring drives; review of railways which operate electric locomotives, with reference to individual axle drives and drives of flexible spring type.


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    Title :

    New development in locomotive flexible drives


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction (Supp Ry Gaz)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1946


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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