Diesel electric locomotives comprise units with power plant ratings of 1600, 2000, and 2400 hp in one standard basic structure; freight and passenger units are built around standard subassemblies interchangeable between units for either service and in any rating; all are powered by Fairbanks-Morse opposed piston engine; two different wheel arrangements are used. (see also Ry Mech and Elec Engr v 124 n 6 June 1950 p 314-9, 321; Diesel Power v 28 n 6 June 1950 p 44-6)


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    Title :

    Fairbanks-Morse introduces versatile "consolidation line" diesel locomotives


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 128 , n 17


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English