New locomotives for Southern Region of British Railways have max tractive force of 31,200 lb, and continuous rating of 14,000 lb; weight in working order 302,400 lb; engine manufactured by English Electric Co, is 16-cyl, V-type, 4-stroke unit and is pressure charged; generator has continuous rating of 1155 kw; motors drive on three axles of each truck; load carrying pony axle added; equipped with steam generator for use in passenger service.
British 1,600-hp. locomotive parallels American diesels
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 131 , n 22
1951
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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