06-04-2014, 08:32 AM
Wikipedia says a "hydraulic torque Converter", but I'll have to dig up info on the RDC's drives. My 110 manual is for marine applications.
I think though, that was the reason they typically did not haul other "trailer" coaches. As I understood it, the drive shafts from the engine to the trucks, as well as the associated gears on the axle, could become damaged easily under unnecessary strain.
I've seen some railroads move a coach or two between several RDCs (the CNJ did this briefly), but I'm pretty sure this would void the warranty at the time.
I think though, that was the reason they typically did not haul other "trailer" coaches. As I understood it, the drive shafts from the engine to the trucks, as well as the associated gears on the axle, could become damaged easily under unnecessary strain.
I've seen some railroads move a coach or two between several RDCs (the CNJ did this briefly), but I'm pretty sure this would void the warranty at the time.
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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