Electric locomotive and 50-cycle traction, diesel electric, steam turbine, and gas turbine locomotives, considered; it is concluded that reciprocating steam locomotive has survived for so long because it is cheap, sturdy, and simple; but proven success of alternative forms of traction should give cause for serious thought as to whether ancient tradition of steam continues to be valid. Before Instn Locomotive Engrs. (See also - n 4522 Sept 26 1952 p 421-4; Engineer v 194 n 5044 Sept 26 1952 p 428-30)


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    Title :

    Motive power for railways


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Contributors:
    Cock, C.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Engineering ; 174 , n 4523


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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