Guide to Locomotive Electrical Maintenance

A great book for those performing routine electrical maintenance on General Motors SD and GP type locomotives. The book breaks down the major areas of concern to include tips on what to look for to spot potential problems. Safety is always the first concern. Some of the major areas covered include: traction motors; main and auxiliary generators; fan contractors; MU and snowplow receptacles; dynamic braking components; miscellaneous running work components such as control panels; Engine Start Station for GE AC 4400 CW; speedometer verification; TSM Locotemp test procedures; qualification checks; diagnosis of ground relay; as well as Locomotive HP settings. And More! Contains over 200 pages and 100+ illustrations. Softcover, spiralbound.