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Narrow gauge AC traction

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Narrow gauge AC traction

 #698481  by Triplex
 
How many designs of AC locomotive (diesels only) exist for narrow gauge worldwide? I know of three: Japanese DF200 (introduced 1992), Bombardier/GE DE-AC33C "Blue Tiger" (introduced 1996), Clyde-EMD GT42CU-AC (introduced 1999).

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 #698521  by bengt
 
Triplex wrote:How many designs of AC locomotive (diesels only) exist for narrow gauge worldwide? I know of three: Japanese DF200 (introduced 1992), Bombardier/GE DE-AC33C "Blue Tiger" (introduced 1996), Clyde-EMD GT42CU-AC (introduced 1999).
Siemens have delivered to AC diesels to Vietnam.

http://www.mobility.siemens.com/ts/de/p ... runner.htm Link in german

I think there also are some for Switzerland and Austria to but not sure.

Re: Narrow gauge AC traction

 #698591  by Triplex
 
Switzerland? I don't think so. All their mainlines are electrified; the only diesels seem to be switchers.

Re: Narrow gauge AC traction

 #705373  by v8interceptor
 
David Benton wrote:hopefully nz will join the list soon . I think they re tossing up between american and chinese suppliers at the moment .
They have placed an order with one of the Chinese suppliers, Dalian works I believe. The new locomotives will have MTU engines and DC traction motors...
http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-locomot ... rer-106113

Re: Narrow gauge AC traction

 #705499  by Triplex
 
Are we talking current production or historic? The original citations imply current...
The Blue Tiger is definitely out of production, and I believe the GT42CU-AC is too. I'm talking ever.
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