Vice-President of Lima Locomotive Works discusses characteristics of superpower locomotives of 225- to 275-lb. boiler pressure; effect of rate of combustion on steam production; steam savings by limited cut-off; tractive power of limited cut-off and conventional locomotives having same weight on drivers; fuel and maintenance costs of typical secondary-service locomotive compared with superpower locomotive especially designed for secondary service. (See also - discussion p 104-115)


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    Title :

    Super-power versus reassigned locomotives for secondary service


    Additional title:

    New England Railroad Club


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    20 pages


    Remarks:

    10 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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