The rating of the traction motors on APT - E (IM-ED-005)

The AE1 253AY traction motors used on APT-E were designed to be ventilated by a blower and were originally used on metre gauge and B.R. Type 2 locomotives. The manufacturers data does not cover the APT-E operating conditions. This memorandum presents tentative estimates of their rating for APT-E duty with...