Locomotive for passenger service on Western Region of British Railways was designed and built by MetropolitanVickers Electrical Co; 3000-hp oil burning turbine delivers 2500 hp at rail through electric transmission; maximum tractive force, 60,000 lb; unique suspension of body on trucks.


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    Title :

    British Railways acquire gas-turbine locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 132 , n 16


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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