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Amtrak mechanical department bureau of rolling stock engineering. This manual is published for the use of personnel engaged in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the 60ton dieselelectric locomotive. The freight locomotive consists of two or more units rated at 50 h. This 270,000pound 122,470kg locomotive is designed to tow passengertrain cars at speeds of. The contents are divided into four sections as follows.
Notice this manual contains the latest operating instructions on freight locomotives having dynamic brakes. The diesel electric system, all controlled by a single throttle, is inherently simple. Amtrak mechanical department bureau of rolling stock. The units with the cab will be known as a units, those without the cab as b units. Primus ge global research center 11th diesel engine emissions reduction conference chicago, illinois august 24, 2005.
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