Particulars of 2500-hp unit; length oa 63 ft; weight 258,048 lb; design, which is double ended with two identical cabs giving unobstructed lookout, is of A1A-A1A type; locomotive has two 6-wheel trucks, each having wheel base of 11 ft 9 3/4 in, and spaced at 38 ft 3/4 in. centers; single stage open cycle gas turbine using oil as fuel, complete with heat exchanger, comprises power unit.


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    Title :

    British build gas-turbine locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 129 , n 13


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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