For inspection and repair of cables on electrified section of Christchurch-Greymouth line; gage is 3 ft. 6 in., and wheelbase is 10 ft.; 6-cylinder engine is employed developing 80 b.hp. at 2000 r. p.m.; four speeds in both directions are provided; drive is taken from gear box; center drive by cardan shafts with universal joints to both axles independently.


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    Title :

    Inspection rail motor for New Zealand railways


    Additional title:

    Ry. Gaz


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Remarks:

    1 Fig.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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