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Train Shed Cyclopedia #64 Diesel Locomotives 1940- 1950's Part 9
Train Shed Cyclopedia #64 Locomotives of the 1940's & 1950's (Diesel) Part 9 from the 1941 Locomotive Cyclopedia and Railway Mechanical Engineer 64 full-size pages reprinted from the Originals Contents: Seaboard 3,000-HP. Diesel -- First of Baldwin-Westinghouse single cab units for service in this country has two 1,500 hp. Supercharged engines and, with 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, has maximum axle loading of 51,250 lb. On drivers Diesels for Hump Pushers - Addition of electric trailers to locomotives increased tractive force and permits sustained heavy load operation at speeds of two to four miles an hour; Ingalls Builds First Diesel Locomotive - All-purpose unit is powered by eight-cylinder Superior engine and has Westinghouse electrical equipment - 1,500 net horsepower available to main generator for traction; Diesels to Replace Electrics - Satisfactory operation of Diesel locomotives on Boston & Maine's Fitchburg Division which includes the 5 mile Hoosac Tunnel, with its recently improved ventilation, makes it possible to eliminate the electrification through the tunnel; First Fairbanks-Morse Road Diesel Locomotive - The Union Pacific has purchased the 6,000 hp. 3-unit locomotive after an extensive period of tests in freight and passenger service; Santa Fe 6,000 HP. Diesel - Three-unit locomotive built by Alco-General Electric is powered by V-type 16-cylinder Diesel engine developing 2,000 hp. At 1,000 rpm; Pennsylvania 6,000-hp. Diesels - Three unit Fairbanks-Morse locomotives designed for fast freight service have top speed of 69 mph with 70:17 gear ratio and 42 in. truck wheels; Alco-GE 1500 hp Road Diesel - Freight locomotive which develops starting tractive force of 57,500 lf. Is powered with 12-cylinder V-type Alco engine; Rock Island Suburban Diesels - Two 1,500 hp. Locomotives are modifications of the builder's all-purpose locomotive with 85 mph gearing, electro-pneumatic brakes, tight-lock couplers, head-end lighting generator and dual cab controls; EMD Diesel Road Locomotives - Models include F7 and FP7A for freight or heavy passenger service, and E8 for high-speed streamline trains; Electro-Motive Switchers Many pictures and drawing!
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