Title :
An electronic freight locomotive
Author :
Jones, N.C. ; McNeil, J.H. ; Royle, S.C.S.
Author_Institution :
GEC Transportation Projects Ltd., GEC Traction Ltd., Manchester, UK
Abstract :
The Class 10El is a 3000 kW, 126 tonne, 6 axle locomotive for operation on any part of the South African Railways 3 kV DC, 1065 mm gauge system. The authors describe the performance mechanical parts, traction motors, microprocessor control system, auxiliary circuits, and equipment layout
Keywords :
computerised control; electric locomotives; microcomputer applications; railways; traction; 3 kV; 3000 kW; Class 10El; South African Railways; auxiliary circuits; electronic freight locomotive; equipment layout; mechanical parts; microprocessor control system; performance; traction motors;
Conference_Titel :
Main Line Railway Electrification, 1989., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
York
