Notes on reducing deadweight; evolutionary development of steam power; importance of flexibility in passenger trains; costs of motive power units; comparison with Diesel locomotives; it is concluded that bulk of faster and better transportation must be done by modern steam locomotives.


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    Title :

    Adaptability of steam locomotives to high-speed service


    Additional title:

    Adaptability Steam Locomotives High-Speed Service



    Publication date :

    1937


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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