Single units of 700 hp can be formed into trains of up to 2800 hp for long-distance or suburban operation; paper describes rigid tubular design body, single-leaf doors, powered and trailing trucks, 12-cyl diesel engine, hydrodynamic transmission, dynamo and compressor; driving controls are concentrated in cab of leading car; automatic, direct-action and hand brakes, warm water heating, and forced pressure ventilation are discussed.


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    Title :

    General-purpose railcar for Czech railways


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 122 , n 16


    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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