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Powerline – Drive automation for locomotives

Posted on January 01, 2014

Authors

Werner Knoll

Project Manager Powerline Project Engineering

Michael Welte

Project Manager Powerline Development

Powerline is a complete concept for the automation of drive systems in diesel-hydraulic and diesel-electric locomotives. Its modular structure provides a high level of flexibility and ensures straightforward integration in new-builds as well as in locomotive repowering projects. This article describes how Powerline can be integrated in different types of locomotive and explains the functional principles of the individual components.

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