Hunslet Africa Ltd, Transvaal, locomotives built for gages between 18 in. and 2 ft; length oa 6 ft 3 in., width 3 ft, height 3 ft 8 in.; by removing 12 bolts to bring down length to 4 ft it can enter most cages on Witwatersrand; horizontal twin cylinder Enfield diesel has one hour output of 15 bhp at 1800 rpm; max speed 4 1/2 mph; air cooled engine operates long hours under extreme temperatures. (see also similar description in Gas and Oil Power v 47 n 565 Sept 1952 p 203)
World's smallest diesel locomotive
Diesel Ry Traction
Diesel Railway Traction ; 6 , n 243
1952
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