Three main line Diesel locomotives, F7 and FP7A models for freight or heavy duty passenger service, and E8 for high speed streamline trains, announced by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corp; all models embody increases in train heating capacity, extend life between major overhauls, permit use of cheaper grades of fuel oil, and make possible faster and more economical maintenance. (see also Ry Age v 126 n 15 Apr 9 1949 p 726-30; Diesel Ry Traction (Supp to Ry Gaz) n 203 Apr 1949 p 65-6; Diesel Power v 27 n 7 July 1949 p 6 7-8, 78)


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    Title :

    E.M.D. diesel road locomotives


    Additional title:

    Ry Mech Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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