Announcement that London, Midland and Scottish Railway is proposing to try out on main line passenger service two 1600-bhp Diesel locomotives which are to have English Electric 16-cyl pressure charged Vee engines of 1600 bhp and same manufacturer's electric transmission and control equipment; note on 800-bhp light service locomotive. (See also Gas and Oil Power v 42 n 498 Mar 1947 p 67; Engineer v 183 n 4757 Mar 28 1947 p 272-3, editorial comment p 266-7; Ry Gaz v 86 n 11 Mar 28 1947 p 302, 307; Oil Engine and Gas Turbine v 14 n 168 Apr 1947 n 404-5)


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    Title :

    Big diesel locomotive extension on L.M.S.R.


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction (Supp Ry Gaz)



    Publication date :

    1947


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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