Vice-President of Lima Locomotive Works discusses characteristics of superpower locomotives of 225- to 275-lb. boiler pressure; effect of rate of combustion on steam production; steam savings by limited cut-off; tractive power of limited cut-off and conventional locomotives having same weight on drivers; fuel and maintenance costs of typical secondary-service locomotive compared with superpower locomotive especially designed for secondary service. (See also - discussion p 104-115)
Super-power versus reassigned locomotives for secondary service
New England Railroad Club
1929
20 pages
10 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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