Thermal efficiency of 20% and reduced number of components are features of new Union Pacific gas turbine electric locomotives; new design is 2-unit locomotive, rated 8500 hp for traction at 6000 ft elevation and 90 F ambient; length of coupled power units is 132 ft 6 in.; traction generators driven through reduction gearing from compressor inlet end of turbine; compressor and turbine rotors are close coupled.
8,500-hp locomotive power plants
Ry Locomotives Cars
Railway Locomotives and Cars ; 131 , n 7
1957
Article (Journal)
English
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