Some results obtained at Vitry engine testing plant, French National Railways; problems of steam raising; heat transmission; efficiency of cylinders; continuous dbhp at 75 mph of Pacific type locomotive has been increased from 1450 to 2700 and coal consumption reduced; testing plant also examines behavior of moving parts of locomotives with high speed camera.


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    Title :

    Steam locomotive research in France


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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