Electric Traction Motors

[Anonymous]

I would like to see a cutaway diagram of a railroad electric traction motor. I'm fascinated by the idea that motors of such relatively small size---fitting in a small space by each axle---are so powerful. I'm just wondering what the windings and so on look like and how exactly they're attached and connected to the drivers on a diesel locomotive or light-rail vehicle (or even on one of the old-time trolleys).

Is anyone aware of such a diagram or picture online? Thanks.

[Modelcar]

...Go to Google.com and then type in.."Diesel Electric Locomotive Traction Motors Cut a way view."

That brings up a selection...Click on: TVG web- "Under The Hood" of a TGV.

That has interesting info that should get you started as to what you are looking for...

QM

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tip. I took a look at the TGV site, but elsewhere on the list, I found another site that was even better:

www.trainweb.org/railwaytechnical/drives.html