Detailed comparison of runs with single and coupled railcar units in which estimated performance based on tests conducted in Great Britain was obtained; two supercharged cars constructed by D. Wickham and Co, Ware, England, for Central Railway of Peru; powered by two 6-cyl 225-bhp 1500-rpm Saurer Diesel engines. See also description of cars indexed in Engineering Index 1947 p 969, from Oil Engine and Gas Turbine Apr 1947. (Supp to Ry Gaz)


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    Title :

    Diesel railcar tests in Peru


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction



    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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