Locomotive of 3-axle type produced by Brush Electrical Eng Co, is first switching locomotive for British railways incorporating Diesel engine operating on 2-stroke principle; compressed air starting; max speed 20 mph; weight in working order 51 tons; power unit comprises standard Petter SS4T superscavenge oil engine rated to give 400 bhp at 600 rpm direct coupled to Brush traction generator of 190 kw continuous rating at 600 rpm. (Supp to Ry Gaz) (see also Engineer v 184 n 4796 Dec 26 1947 p 607; Engineering v 165 n 4282 Feb 20 1948 p 176-8; Oil Engine and Gas Turbine v 15 n 177 Jan 1948 p 318-9)
New diesel-electric shunter fitted with two-stroke engine
Diesel Ry Traction
1948
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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