Submersible traction motors?

This came up in another thread but seems more on topic here. The context was a steam loco pulling a train through axle-deep water and the observation that modern equipment could not do that.

Are there submersible traction motors in actual railroad service anywhere? I know it's possible in principle from marine engines, but has anyone bothered to do it?

Thanks.

Passenger wrote:This came up in another thread but seems more on topic here. The context was a steam loco pulling a train through axle-deep water and the observation that modern equipment could not do that.

Are there submersible traction motors in actual railroad service anywhere? I know it's possible in principle from marine engines, but has anyone bothered to do it?

Thanks.

No, Diesel electric locomotives operate under strict limitations as to how deep standing water they can cross. Diesel Hydraulic locomotives (not common in North America) handle water much better...