by WP Mechanic
I was going through my GP38 (non -2) service manual reviewing some information on the excitation system. For the equipment labelled the performance control panel, it is listed as "(When Equipped)" which got me to thinking about a few things concering a project I am involved with: 1) is the PCP necessary for operation of the locomotive? 2) If not, how would the removal of the PCP affect low speed performance (shortline and switching) 3) What railroads ordered the GP38 without the PCP, and are there any schematics available showing the changes.
The project I'm working on is rewiring a GP38 with a stripped electrical system. The intended use is only for shortline haul and switching. The plan was to not include transition, but rather just basic motor connections through the S contactors and make for an extremely basic electrical system.
If anyone could shed some light on these questions, I'd be much appreciative.
The project I'm working on is rewiring a GP38 with a stripped electrical system. The intended use is only for shortline haul and switching. The plan was to not include transition, but rather just basic motor connections through the S contactors and make for an extremely basic electrical system.
If anyone could shed some light on these questions, I'd be much appreciative.