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)


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    Title :

    Electric locomotives for Manchester-Sheffield line


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 178 , n 4626


    Publication date :

    1954


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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