How ten 2500 hp 750 v d-c electric locomotives built for British Railways Southern Region have been extensively modified to enable them to work over non-electrified docks and sidings; Paxman Ventura 6YJXL diesel engine was selected, which gave good power/weight ratio; its high speed ensured that traction generator would be small and light; control system for electric and diesel operation.
Electric locomotives converted to electro-diesel units
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 124 , n 10 ; p 385-387
1968
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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