Adrian wrote:
Nick Finnigan ) gurgled happily, sounding much like they
were saying :


The electric motors are instead of a GEARBOX. Not instead of a DIESEL
ENGINE.


There are in addition to a gearbox.


What does the gearbox output drive?

"The (Siemens electric) motors drive an L+ S two-stage planetary gear
set, resulting in a reduction ratio of 37.3:1 to 43.7:1, depending on
application requirements."

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