If satisfactory internal-combustion locomotive using oil for fuel can be developed for all classes of service, overall thermal efficiency can be increased from present 5 or 6 per cent of steam, to 25 per cent; internal-combustion locomotive shows immediate saving in fuel burned, roughly in proportion to its thermal efficiency; oil-electric locomotives require much less roundhouse and shop capacity.
Diesel locomotives
Ry. Club Pittsburgh -- Official Proc
1927
24 pages
3 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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