Electrics for Diesel Electric Tower Car - DETC
Self Propelled Rail Systems
Diesel Electric Tower Car (DETC)
The Diesel Electric Tower Car (DETC) is a self‐Propelled unit, which is used for periodic inspection as well as for patrolling and maintenance of over‐head electric transmission equipment’s of routes that are electrified. GPISL is the first one to develop underslung DETC Traction Electrics.
- AXLE Load : 20 T (Approx.)
- Gear Ratio : 20/91
- No. of power packs : Two
- Input To Traction : 2 x 312 HP AT 37°C
- 2 x 298 HP AT 55°C
- Diesel Engine type : NTA‐855R3 of Cummins
- Power Transmission : AC / DC Electric
- Maximum Operating Speed : 110 km/h
- Clearance Above Rail Level : Minimum of 102mm with coaches fully