Particulars of 15 3000-hp, 3000-v d-c locomotives designed by English Electric Co for main line operating between Moocha and Jundiahy on former San Paulo Railway; locomotives are designed for multiple unit operation to deal with heavier trains which are expected to be operated; using regenerative braking, 600-ton freight train can be held down to 20 mph on 2.5% gradient. (see also Engineer v 188 n 4894 Nov 11 1949 p 549-51; Engineering v 168 n 4373 Nov 18 1949 p 529; Transport World v 106 n 3406 Dec 1 1949 p 444, 446)


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    Title :

    Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 91 , n 19


    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil

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    Main-Line electric locomotives for Brazil

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1949


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