Seven 1500-v d-c, 3-ft 6-in. gage mixed traffic electric locomotives for main line from Wellington to Paekakariki, have been designed by English Electric Co Ltd, in co-operation with Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Ltd; design embodies double articulated superstructure carried on three 2-axle motor trucks; Bo-Bo-Bo wheel arrangement; weight 75 tons; traction motors have continuous rating of 250 hp. (see also Engineer v 193 n 5014 Feb 29 1952 p 304-6)


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    Title :

    Articulated electric locomotives for New Zealand


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 96 , n 12


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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