Locomotive built for German Railroad Company by M.A.N., Augsburg Works, and Maschinenfabrik Esslingen; at speed of 37 mi. per hr., Diesel-compressed-air locomotive consumed 12 per cent less fuel per ton and mile than Diesel-electric locomotive under same conditions; vertical 6-cylinder M. A. N. Diesel engine with airless injection is direct-connected to 2-cylinder air compressor of single-stage double-acting type; sketch showing section through air compressor.


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    Title :

    The diesel-compressed-air locomotive


    Additional title:

    Eng. Progress


    Contributors:
    Geiger, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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