Results with Hunslet 200-bhp straight Diesel locomotive by Mersey Docks and Harbour Board during 3 yr of continuous working; 6-wheel 0-6-0 locomotive is of standard type, with 4-step gearbox giving speeds of 4 1/2, 7, 11 1/2 and 18 mph with corresponding tractive efforts of 14,500, 8250, 5250 and 3300 lb; weight 26 1/2 ton; wheelbase 9 ft; length 22 ft over buffer beams; maintenance. (See also Diesel Ry Traction (Supp to Ry Gaz) n 186 Nov 1947 p 201-2)


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    Title :

    Heavy docks shunting by diesel locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 87 , n 18


    Publication date :

    1947


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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