Propulsion system for integral trains

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4702291
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06776766

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A rail vehicle propulsion system having an engine whose speed is a function of a selected vehicle speed, an alternator connected to the engine for generating an electrical signal to drive an electric motor connected to the axle by a variable automatic mechanical transmission. The electric motor reflects the load on the axle to the engine through the alternator. The alternator drives a plurality of electric motor-transmission combinations. For ease of servicing, the engine and alternator are mounted on a removable pallet.

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KNORR BRAKE HOLDING CORPORATION A DE CORPORATION3 DERWOOD CIRCLE ROCKVILLE MD 20850

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Engle, Thomas H Cape Vincent, NY 47 670

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