Which motor is best for electric locomotive?
The DC motor was the mainstay of electric traction drives on electric and diesel-electric locomotives, street-cars/trams and diesel electric drilling rigs for many years. It consists of two parts, a rotating armature and fixed field windings surrounding the rotating armature mounted around a shaft.
How fast can an electric locomotive go?
The Siemens ES64U4 is the current confirmed holder as the fastest electric locomotive at 357 km/h (222 mph) in 2006.
How much HP does a CN train have?
4,500 horsepower
The 195-tonne locomotives produce 4,500 horsepower and can pull a freight train at 110 kilometres an hour, GE says. The engines produce 70-per-cent fewer emissions than the previous version and meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s standards without any modifications, a costs savings for owners, GE says.
Which is more powerful wap5 or wap7?
WAP 5 is fastest loco of IR. And WAP 7 is the powerful loco of IR after WAG 9. WAP 5 delivers speed but failed at hauling long trains, whereas WAP 7 hauls long coaches train with quick acceleration at appreciable speed. WAP 5 is the fastest locomotive of Indian Railway so far.
Which locomotive is faster diesel or electric?
The electric train speed is higher than the diesel-electric train.
Which is fastest diesel or electric locomotive?
DM engines run at an average speed of 60 kmph, while DE engines travel at an average speed of 80 kmph, also the average speed of an electric engine. The DH engines are heavy-duty ones and maintain an average speed of 120 kmph.
How much horsepower does a Union Pacific train have?
6,600 horsepower
Actually comprising two engines on one frame, they delivered 6,600 horsepower. Designed and built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the units were named in honor of the railroad’s centennial anniversary celebration in 1969.
How much horsepower does a CSX train have?
CSX Transportation has re-powered many of their AC6000CW units from 16-7HDL engines to GEVO-16 to make them more reliable and environmentally friendly. These units are capable of 5,800 hp (4,300 kW) but are rated at 4,600 hp (3,400 kW) and classified as CW46AH.
How much horsepower does a BNSF locomotive have?
All are ex-BNSF units. Originally rated at 4,000 hp re-rated to 4,400 hp in 2013–2014.
What voltage do electric trains use?
Most commonly used are 600/650 and 750 V. These are used world wide on mass transit, commuter and tram lines. Voltage is supplied to the train using a third rail or overhead lines. 1.5 kV (typically supplied overhead) is used in Europe, the US, China, Australia and a several other countries.