Gas Turbine Engines Applied to Passenger Trains

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Wheaton, Thomas R., author.

Conference Name:

National Fuels and Lubricants, Powerplants, Transportation Meetings (1967-10-30 : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

The free turbine type of gas turbine engine, because of its light weight, compactness, and inherent torque characteristics, permits the design of a new type of passenger train with light weight, high performance, and good economy. Conversely, the inherent advantages of the turbine can be realized only in a vehicle designed as a system. The United Aircraft TurboTrain is such a system design. In addition to turbine powerplants, it incorporates high strength lightweight structure, a lightweight banking suspension system, aerodynamic streamlining, and modern conveniences

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Publisher Number:

670968

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license