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	{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with {{pll\|~~Powertrains Overview~~\|electric drivetrains}} are propelled by traction motors. These are electric motors that are typically positioned around vehicles' axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to run.		{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with {{pll\|Electric Powersource\|electric drivetrains}} are propelled by traction motors. These are electric motors that are typically positioned around vehicles' axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to run.
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	{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|electric drivetrains}} are propelled by traction motors. ~~Traction motors (TM, for short)~~ are electric motors that are typically positioned around vehicles' axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to run.		{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|electric drivetrains}} are propelled by traction motors. These are electric motors that are typically positioned around vehicles' axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to run.
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	For this reason, it is crucial to ~~operate~~ the throttle notch by notch, and always keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter and traction motor temperature gauges and not letting any go into red.		For this reason, it is crucial to add the throttle notch by notch, and always keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter and traction motor temperature gauges, and not letting any go into red.
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	When an electric vehicle accelerates under heavy load, it can be exposed to a high current for a prolonged period. ~~Over time, this will~~ {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|warm up the traction motors}}. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, traction motors may trip ~~the~~ {{pll\|Breakers\|~~respective~~ breaker}} when they overheat, or much worse - {{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|short-circuit and set the vehicle on fire}}. A very high current surge can trip the breaker even before it comes to overheating, although still at a risk of damage.		When an electric vehicle accelerates under heavy load, it can be exposed to a high current for a prolonged period. This can {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|warm up the traction motors}}. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, traction motors may trip their {{pll\|Breakers\|breaker}} when they overheat, or much worse - {{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|short-circuit}} and set the vehicle on fire. A very high current surge can trip the breaker even before it comes to overheating, although still at a risk of damage.
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	{{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|Damage to electrical powertrain}} can result in individual traction motors seizing to work. Since electric vehicles usually have more than one motor, power ~~will then be~~ automatically distributed to the remaining operational ones. With fewer driving axles on a vehicle, {{pll\|Wheelslip\|wheelslip}} is more likely to occur, however.		{{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|Damage to electrical powertrain}} can result in individual traction motors seizing to work. Since electric vehicles usually have more than one motor, power is automatically distributed to the remaining operational ones. With fewer driving axles on a vehicle, {{pll\|Wheelslip\|wheelslip}} is more likely to occur, however.
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	Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}}, or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection}} gadgets, makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.		Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}}, or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection}} gadgets, makes it easier to manage traction motors' load and temperature.
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	~~Traction motors (TM, for short) are electric motors that~~ {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} with {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|electric ~~transmissions~~}} ~~come equipped with~~. Traction motors are typically positioned around ~~individual wheel~~ axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to ~~be spun and to propel vehicles~~.		{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Motorized rail vehicles}} with {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|electric drivetrains}} are propelled by traction motors. Traction motors (TM, for short) are electric motors that are typically positioned around vehicles' axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to run.
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	When {{pll\|Throttle\|throttle}} is operated on electric vehicles, ~~desired~~ electrical power is ~~sent~~ from the {{pll\|Electric Powersource\|power source}} to the ~~traction~~ motors. On {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|diesel-electric}} vehicles, ~~this indirectly adjusts fuel injection and~~ engine ~~spin rate~~ in order to ~~output~~ the required ~~electrical~~ power ~~from the generators~~.		When {{pll\|Throttle\|throttle}} is operated on electric vehicles, electrical power is delivered from the {{pll\|Electric Powersource\|power source}} to the motors, through a series of different components. On {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|diesel-electric}} vehicles the response may be a bit delayed, because the engine needs to spool up in order to generate the required power.
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	At very low speeds traction motors ~~receive~~ high electric current~~, producing high torque~~. As speed increases, however, traction motors produce increasingly more counter-electromotive force. This force opposes the supply voltage, causing both current and torque to drop. The faster the vehicle goes, the more power needs ~~to be supplied~~ to maintain the same acceleration.		At very low vehicle speeds traction motors produce high torque with high electric current. As the speed increases, however, traction motors produce increasingly more counter-electromotive force. This force opposes the supply voltage, causing both current and torque to drop. The faster the vehicle goes, the more power it needs to maintain the same acceleration.
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	~~When a loaded electric vehicle accelerates~~, it ~~can be exposed~~ to high current for a prolonged period. Over time, this will {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|warm up the traction motors}}. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, traction motors may trip the ~~{{pll\|Breakers\|respective breaker}} when they overheat~~, ~~or much worse - {{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|short-circuit~~ and ~~set~~ the ~~vehicle on fire}}. A very high~~ current ~~surge can trip the breaker even before it comes to overheating, although still~~ at a ~~risk of {{pll\|Damage Overview\|damage}}~~.		For this reason, it is crucial to operate the throttle notch by notch, and always keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter and traction motor temperature gauges and not letting any go into red.
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	~~At low speeds~~, ~~especially when climbing positive~~ {{pll\|~~Grade Signs~~\|~~grades~~}} ~~under load~~, ~~it is crucial to operate~~ the ~~throttle gently~~, ~~notch by notch~~ and ~~keep~~ the current at a ~~nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter and traction motor temperature gauges and not letting any go into red~~.		When an electric vehicle accelerates under heavy load, it can be exposed to a high current for a prolonged period. Over time, this will {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|warm up the traction motors}}. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, traction motors may trip the {{pll\|Breakers\|respective breaker}} when they overheat, or much worse - {{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|short-circuit and set the vehicle on fire}}. A very high current surge can trip the breaker even before it comes to overheating, although still at a risk of damage.
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	{{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|~~Electrical~~ powertrain ~~damage~~}} can result in individual traction motors seizing to work. Since electric vehicles usually have more than one motor, power will then be distributed to the remaining operational ones. With fewer driving axles on a vehicle, {{pll\|Wheelslip\|wheelslip}} is ~~easier~~ to occur, however.		{{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|Damage to electrical powertrain}} can result in individual traction motors seizing to work. Since electric vehicles usually have more than one motor, power will then be automatically distributed to the remaining operational ones. With fewer driving axles on a vehicle, {{pll\|Wheelslip\|wheelslip}} is more likely to occur, however.
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	~~Number of traction motors on a~~ electric vehicle can be ~~supplemented~~ by adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug~~}}, in order to improve {{pll\|Traction Overview\|traction~~}}.		An electric vehicle's {{pll\|Traction Overview\|traction}} can be improved by adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}}.
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	For the traction motors to be operational, {{pll\|Breakers\|respective breakers}} ~~must~~ be enabled.		For the traction motors to be operational, {{pll\|Breakers\|respective breakers}} need to be enabled.
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	Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}} or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection ~~gadgets~~}} makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.		Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}}, or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection}} gadgets, makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.
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	Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}} or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection gadgets}} makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.		Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}} or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection gadgets}} makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.
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			One of the advantages of traction motors is their {{pll\|Rheostatic & Regenerative Brake\|rheostatic and regenerative braking}} ability.
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	~~Electric and diesel-electric vehicles carry electric~~ motors ~~onboard, also known as “traction motors”~~ (TM, for short). ~~They~~ are typically ~~located~~ around individual wheel axles, and rely on electricity to be spun and to propel ~~the vehicle~~.		Traction motors (TM, for short) are electric motors that {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicles}} with {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|electric transmissions}} come equipped with. Traction motors are typically positioned around individual wheel axles, and rely on {{pll\|Electricity\|electricity}} to be spun and to propel vehicles.
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	When ~~the~~ throttle ~~control device~~ is operated ~~in such a vehicle~~, ~~onboard systems send the~~ desired electrical power to the traction motors. On a diesel-electric ~~vehicle~~, this indirectly adjusts fuel injection ~~to the~~ engine~~, changing its~~ spin rate ~~as needed~~ to ~~generate~~ the required ~~electricity~~.		When {{pll\|Throttle\|throttle}} is operated on electric vehicles, desired electrical power is sent from the {{pll\|Electric Powersource\|power source}} to the traction motors. On {{pll\|Powertrains Overview\|diesel-electric}} vehicles, this indirectly adjusts fuel injection and engine spin rate in order to output the required electrical power from the generators.
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	~~The faster the TMs spin~~, ~~the~~ more ~~they generate the~~ counter-electromotive force. This ~~reduces~~ the ~~electric~~ current ~~that flows through them~~ and ~~the power output they produce~~. ~~So, given~~ the ~~same throttle position~~, if the ~~vehicle is moving slowly TMs will receive higher current than if~~ the ~~vehicle was moving fast~~.		At very low speeds traction motors receive high electric current, producing high torque. As speed increases, however, traction motors produce increasingly more counter-electromotive force. This force opposes the supply voltage, causing both current and torque to drop. The faster the vehicle goes, the more power needs to be supplied to maintain the same acceleration.
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	<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">		<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
	~~The~~ electric ~~current is important because~~, if it ~~gets too~~ high, ~~it is what heats~~ up the ~~TMs~~. Depending on the session difficulty settings, ~~when overheated the TMs~~ may ~~pop~~ the breaker, or much worse – short-circuit and set the vehicle on fire. ~~Very~~ high current can ~~pop~~ the breaker even before ~~causing~~ overheating, although at ~~less of~~ a risk ~~for~~ damage.		When a loaded electric vehicle accelerates, it can be exposed to high current for a prolonged period. Over time, this will {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|warm up the traction motors}}. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, traction motors may trip the {{pll\|Breakers\|respective breaker}} when they overheat, or much worse - {{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|short-circuit and set the vehicle on fire}}. A very high current surge can trip the breaker even before it comes to overheating, although still at a risk of {{pll\|Damage Overview\|damage}}.
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	~~This is why at~~ low speeds, ~~and~~ especially when climbing positive grades under load, it is ~~critical~~ to ~~apply or reduce~~ the throttle gently, notch by notch and keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter ~~gauge~~.		At low speeds, especially when climbing positive {{pll\|Grade Signs\|grades}} under load, it is crucial to operate the throttle gently, notch by notch and keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter and traction motor temperature gauges and not letting any go into red.
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	~~The driver must ensure that~~ the ~~current doesn’t lead~~ to ~~uncontrollable overheating of the drivetrain~~.		{{pll\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|Electrical powertrain damage}} can result in individual traction motors seizing to work. Since electric vehicles usually have more than one motor, power will then be distributed to the remaining operational ones. With fewer driving axles on a vehicle, {{pll\|Wheelslip\|wheelslip}} is easier to occur, however.
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	<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">		<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
	~~As vehicles with~~ electric ~~drivetrains usually have more than one TM, in case of any one failing its power may~~ be ~~distributed to some of the ones that are still operational. Due to the power being distributed to~~ a ~~smaller amount of wheels~~, ~~wheelslip is easier to occur. On the other hand, it is possible to add more TMs~~ to ~~a vehicle and~~ improve ~~its~~ traction ~~quality beyond original specifications, by utilizing a slug~~.		Number of traction motors on a electric vehicle can be supplemented by adding a {{pll\|Slug\|slug}}, in order to improve {{pll\|Traction Overview\|traction}}.
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	<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">		<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
	On some ~~diesel-~~electric vehicles, ~~TMs change~~ their circuits ~~at certain speeds~~ to better optimize ~~the~~ load on the generator. This is called “transition”, and ~~it may result~~ in a brief ~~disengagement~~ of ~~the TMs~~. This is normal behavior.		On some electric vehicles, traction motors can dynamically reconfigure their circuits to better optimize load on the generator. This is called “transition”, and results in brief disengagements of traction motors at certain speeds. This is normal behavior.
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	For the TMs to be operational, the TM breaker or breakers must be enabled.		For the TMs to be operational, the TM breaker or breakers must be enabled.
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	For the ~~TMs~~ to be operational, ~~the TM breaker or~~ breakers must be enabled.		For the traction motors to be operational, {{pll\|Breakers\|respective breakers}} must be enabled.
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	Installing an amp limiter or overheat protection gadgets ~~allows prevention of overloading the TMs~~.		Installing an {{pll\|Amp Limiter\|amp limiter}} or {{pll\|Overheating Protection\|overheat protection gadgets}} makes it easier to manage traction motors load and temperature.
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	~~{{See also\|Powertrain Overheating\|Electrical Powertrain Damage\|Breakers\|Electric Powersource\|Throttle\|Slug\|Rail Vehicle Types\|Difficulty\|Amp Limiter}}~~
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Electric and diesel-electric vehicles carry electric motors onboard, also known as “traction motors” (TM, for short). They are typically located around individual wheel axles, and rely on electricity to be spun and to propel the vehicle.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
When the throttle control device is operated in such a vehicle, onboard systems send the desired electrical power to the traction motors. On a diesel-electric vehicle, this indirectly adjusts fuel injection to the engine, changing its spin rate as needed to generate the required electricity.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
The faster the TMs spin, the more they generate the counter-electromotive force. This reduces the electric current that flows through them and the power output they produce. So, given the same throttle position, if the vehicle is moving slowly TMs will receive higher current than if the vehicle was moving fast.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
The electric current is important because, if it gets too high, it is what heats up the TMs. Depending on the session difficulty settings, when overheated the TMs may pop the breaker, or much worse – short-circuit and set the vehicle on fire. Very high current can pop the breaker even before causing overheating, although at less of a risk for damage.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
This is why at low speeds, and especially when climbing positive grades under load, it is critical to apply or reduce the throttle gently, notch by notch and keep the current at a nominal level, by carefully observing the ammeter gauge.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
The driver must ensure that the current doesn’t lead to uncontrollable overheating of the drivetrain.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
As vehicles with electric drivetrains usually have more than one TM, in case of any one failing its power may be distributed to some of the ones that are still operational. Due to the power being distributed to a smaller amount of wheels, wheelslip is easier to occur. On the other hand, it is possible to add more TMs to a vehicle and improve its traction quality beyond original specifications, by utilizing a slug.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
On some diesel-electric vehicles, TMs change their circuits at certain speeds to better optimize the load on the generator. This is called “transition”, and it may result in a brief disengagement of the TMs. This is normal behavior.
</div>

For the TMs to be operational, the TM breaker or breakers must be enabled.

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For the TMs to be operational, the TM breaker or breakers must be enabled.
</div>

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
Installing an amp limiter or overheat protection gadgets allows prevention of overloading the TMs.
</div>

{{See also|Powertrain Overheating|Electrical Powertrain Damage|Breakers|Electric Powersource|Throttle|Slug|Rail Vehicle Types|Difficulty|Amp Limiter}}
[[Category:Electric & Diesel-Electric|2]]