Discussion of considerable time savings achieved by Pennsylvania Railroad Co by using IBM 650 data processing computer in calculation of train performance and locomotive tonnage ratings; these calculations are essential in determination of potential purchases and utilization of locomotives and other railroad equipment, as well as investment in track improvements. (See also AIEE -- Trans v 77 pt 2 (Applications and Industry) n 37 July 1958 p 119-25 (discussion) 125-6)


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    Title :

    Train performance and locomotive tonnage ratings calculated by digital computer


    Additional title:

    Elec Eng


    Contributors:
    Hogan, J.E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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