Locomotives are sent to repair depots for heavy repairs at intervals of from 16 mo to 5 yr, depending on class of engine; engine passes through standard procedure, course of repair being controlled by Locomotive Progress Organization; internal distribution of locomotives; repair time schedules; distribution of progress inspectors; boiler, wheel, and tender repairs.


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    Title :

    Locomotive repairs at Swindon Works, Western Region


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 92 , n 19


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English