Configuration and Technical Characteristics of Typical Foreign and Domestic Railway Locomotives.

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Abstract:

Detailed technical information concerning the identification and classification of railway locomotives is presented by photographs and data tables of typical locomotives found throughout the world. A standard method of locomotive classification is described. Illustrations of equipment plans and associated narrative serve to establish the appearance and location of critical components. Start-up and operating controls located in the cab are identified. General operating notes give a brief description of the function of components and the overall means for providing motive power. Author

Author(s):
Smith, W. T. ; Zirkel, Paul R.
Author Organization(s):
TECHNICAL SERVICES CORP WILLOW GROVE PA
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.,
Pagination:
0100

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-MR-1990
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAD05-67-C-0646
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1-W-562603-A-354
Monitor Series:
MR-1990
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*RAILROADS, *LOCOMOTIVES, LOCOMOTIVES, IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION, DIESEL ENGINES, ELECTRIC ENGINES, EXTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, SPECIFICATIONS, OPERATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment
Report Date:
1969 Jun 01