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DS-21-387 Pull-The Tractive Effort of Diesel Locomotives

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Pull-The Tractive Effort of Diesel Locomotives

20-page pamphlet published by EMD in 1950 to explain tractive effort, what it is, how its calculated, etc. – It gives a detailed yet easily understandable explanation of how tractive effort works, how it can be calculated based on engine size, weight, gear ratio, etc. Examples are given. Tables and illustrations. – These are things we often see in rosters of diesel, bit seldom are the explained. This pamphlet was published in connection with the introduction of EMDF’s F7 road diesels.

15 pgs.

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Pull-The Tractive Effort of Diesel Locomotives

20-page pamphlet published by EMD in 1950 to explain tractive effort, what it is, how its calculated, etc. – It gives a detailed yet easily understandable explanation of how tractive effort works, how it can be calculated based on engine size, weight, gear ratio, etc. Examples are given. Tables and illustrations. – These are things we often see in rosters of diesel, bit seldom are the explained. This pamphlet was published in connection with the introduction of EMDF’s F7 road diesels.

15 pgs.

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