Problems, maintenance experiences and recent developments of diesel locomotives at Steel Co of Wales, Port Talbot, are discussed; Steel Div operates fleet of 39 diesel locomotives of mixed British and American origin ranging from 300 to 750 hp; design of various shunting locomotives is compared and number of modifications and design changes made to enable locomotives to work more reliably and at lower maintenance costs are described.


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    Title :

    Recent developments in locomotives used by heavy industry


    Additional title:

    Instn Locomotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    59 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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