Presentation of desirable features of differential field-generator control; gas-electric cars are operated usually in 2-car trains; table shows average comparison of 85-ton, 2-unit, 275-hp. gas-electric train compared with steam train which it replaced; differential field control; relation of engine and generator characteristics; air supply.


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    Title :

    Gas-electric motor cars as applied to steam railroads


    Additional title:

    Ry. Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 84 , n 22


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    1 Fig.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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