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Re: Traction motors
Author: Rasputin
Date: 08-21-2008 - 09:31

As previous posts have stated traction motors are coupled to the wheels via reduction gears. However the switching electronics which makes AC traction motors practical have made it possible to consider motors running at axel speed. Siemens just anounced they have designed direct drive wheel sets for use in multiple unit passenger applications.

Rasputin

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