PRR "Driving Gear For Turbine Locomotives," Page 29, 1945         
Here is page four of a four-page camera study entitled "Driving Gear For Turbine Locomotives." It was published originally in the June 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Photo Caption: "Turbine and gear unit (above) with cover removed. Forward turbine is at left, reverse turbine with 4:1 gearing is at right. Forward turbine makes 9000 revolutions per minute at 100-mile speed."
Date: 6/1/1945 Location: Eddystone, PA   Map Show Eddystone on a rail map Views: 25 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "Driving Gear For Turbine Locomotives," Page 29, 1945
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Steam Turbine's Driving Gear ~ June 1945 (R)
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