A Bombardier TRAXX AC3 Last Mile Locomotive, belonging to the leasing company Railpool, was tested for the first time in Croatia with the aim for approval during the first quarter of 2016. Traxx AC3 locomotive with Last Mile diesel engine went through both: static and dynamic tests. The last one concerned mainly different braking modes. A test journey on December 14th took place between Zagreb and Slavonski Brod. Ten kilometers of this stretch, the locomotive accomplished in Last Mile mode; the transition from electrical operation to last mile mode and back took place whilst traveling. The data obtained during the test are now sent to the approval authorities who will analyze them. The data represent necessary information in relation to the approval process.
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