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.


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    Title :

    Electric locomotives converted to electro-diesel units


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 124 , n 10 ; p 385-387


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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