First of 74 diesel hydraulic locomotives of 2700 hp for Western Region of British Rys is undergoing trials preparatory to regular express passenger and freight service on Region's main lines; locomotives are classed as Type 4 and are carried on 23-axle bogies with all axles driven (C-C wheel arrangement); length over buffers 68 ft, weight in working order 108 tons, maximum tractive effort at 30% adhesion 72,600 lb.


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    Title :

    Main-line diesel-hydraulic locomotives


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Published in:

    Engineer ; 213 , n 5532


    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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