Abstract: This series of four articles covers design, characteristics, operation and maintenance of all the components making up the diesel-electric locomotive. Part I, Beginning an examination of today's motive power--from the bottom up, covers underframe and trucks, traction motors and axle gearing. Part 2, Cycles and cylinders, discusses diesel engines, water cooling system, lubricating oil systems, fuel system, and air filtration system. Part 3, Stopping and starting, describes hood and operating cab, braking systems, auxiliary power, main generator or alternator, and control concepts. Part 4, Magnets, mathematics and maintenance, includes descriptions of electromagnetism, throttle control, governor, power and tractive force, comments on maintenance, and purchasing and specifying locomotives.
Publication Year: 1979
Publication Date: 1979-04-01
Language: en
Type: article
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