Series of Y.L. and Y.L.X. engines from 750 to 2000 bhp, introduced by Davey, Paxman and Co, specifically for line service locomotives which have to meet conditions of high mileage at high load factor; present range has 9-, 12-and 16-cyl V models with angle of 45° between banks, of 9 3/ 4 by 10 1/2 in. cylinder size, and of 1000 rpm; both naturally aspirated and pressure charged models are built as standard. (See also Engineering v 180 n 4670 July 29 1955 p 148-9; Engineer v 200 n 5194 Aug 12 1955 p 236)


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    Title :

    Railway traction oil engines


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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