Electric locomotive and 50-cycle traction, diesel electric, steam turbine, and gas turbine locomotives, considered; it is concluded that reciprocating steam locomotive has survived for so long because it is cheap, sturdy, and simple; but proven success of alternative forms of traction should give cause for serious thought as to whether ancient tradition of steam continues to be valid. Before Instn Locomotive Engrs. (See also - n 4522 Sept 26 1952 p 421-4; Engineer v 194 n 5044 Sept 26 1952 p 428-30)


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    Titel :

    Motive power for railways


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Engineering


    Beteiligte:
    Cock, C.M. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Engineering ; 174 , n 4523


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1952


    Format / Umfang :

    2 pages


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :


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