Title :
A new electric locomotive for the Pennsylvania railroad
Author :
Gowans, F. D. ; Widell, B. A. ; Bredenberg, Alfred
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Erie, Pa.
fDate :
6/1/1952 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Simplicity and reliability are the keynotes of the design of the new single-phase a-c electric locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Latest improvements in materials and manufacturing processes are fully utilized to create a motive power unit of high capacity.
Keywords :
Axles; Brushes; Commutation; Induction motors; Power transformer insulation; Traction motors; Wheels;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1952.6437540
