Experience on maintenance and operation of broad gage diesel electric locomotives placed in service about 6 yr ago, for working heavy mineral trains on main and trunk-line routes; units were operated over wide range, returning to base depot on average once every week for maintenance requirements, servicing facilities being provided at various terminals; maintenance problems associated with piston rings and liner, engine deposits, fuel injection equipment, air compressor and vacuum exhauster, electrical equipment, and reclamation of parts are discussed.


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    Title :

    Some aspects of diesel maintenance on Indian railways


    Additional title:

    Instn Locomotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:
    Varma, M.G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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