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Subject: Re: how do diesel engine transmissions work?
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Date: Fri, 16-Dec-83 22:14:07 EST
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    In the US, diesal locos have no mechanical or
    hydralic transmission (some are made in Europe though).
    The diesal engine drives a generator that provides electricity
    to electric motors mounted on the axles. Hence the term "diesal electric".
    This is also the reason why the GM division that manufactures diesals
    is called the "Electro-Motive Division"