Locomotive, which operates over distance of one mile produced by Sentinels (Shrewsbury) Ltd, depends upon two flywheels to which kinetic energy is imparted through squirrel cage induction motors; when flywheels reach speed of 3000 rpm charging mast is withdrawn and locomotive is then free to move off; locomotive is economical, requires minimum of maintenance, is noiseless, and produces no fumes.
Electro-gyro loco
Colliery Guardian
Colliery Guardian ; 196 , n 5068
1958
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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