Title :
A new electric locomotive for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Author :
Gowans, F. D. ; Widell, B. A. ; Bredenberg, A.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Erie, Pa.
Abstract :
Simplicity and reliability are the keynotes of the design of the new single-phase a-c electric locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Basic components tried and proved by years of successful operation were deliberately chosen and combined into a new design. Full advantage was taken of the latest improvements in materials and manufacturing processes to create a motive power unit of high capacity which is economical to build, operate, and maintain.
Keywords :
Axles; Brushes; Commutation; Induction motors; Maintenance engineering; Traction motors; Wheels;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1952.6371238
