2500-hp Co-Co locomotives undergoing trials between Dukinfield and Crowden; 59 ft long over buffers; oa width 8 ft 10 in.; weight in working order 102 tons; each of six axles is driven by nose suspended motor; primarily passenger locomotives, but suitable for mixed traffic; max speed 90 mph; regenerative braking provided. (see also - v 177 n 4598 Mar 12 1954 p 344-5; Engineer v 197 n 5126 Apr 23 1954 p 604-5)
Electric locomotives for Manchester-Sheffield line
Engineering
Engineering ; 178 , n 4626
1954
Article (Journal)
English
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