New Fairbanks Morse unit for 80 mph passenger service or heavy freight hauls; power plant is 12 cyl, 2400 hp F-M opposed piston engine, to which is added driving power of two traction motors, for total of six driving axles; unit is expected to provide 50% to 60% more power, 50% to 90% more continuous rating, and 50% more weight on drivers as compared with 1500 or 1600 hp four motor, four axle diesel locomotive now in service. (See also Ry Age v 133 n 21 Nov 24 1952 p 41-4; Diesel Progress v 19 n 1 Jan 1953 p 44-5)
Train master
Diesel Power
Diesel Power ; 30 , n 12 ; p 58-59
1952
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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