A Bo+Bo (UK usage) is a
locomotive with two four-wheeled
bogies with articulated connection between them and with all axles powered by individual
traction motor
A traction motor is an electric motor used for propulsion of a vehicle, such as locomotives, electric or hydrogen vehicles, elevators or electric multiple unit.
Traction motors are used in electrically powered rail vehicles ( electric multiple ...
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[Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 18, 1969 Edition, p1118 Table IV, SBN(GB) 85229 004 7]
Typical Bo+Bo locomotives include the
South African Class 1E and
South African Class 2E
The South African Railways Class 2E of 1937 was an electric locomotive.
In 1937, the South African Railways placed three German-built electric locomotives with a Bo+Bo wheel arrangement in mainline service.Espitalier, T.J.; Day, W.A.J. (1946 ...
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References
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