British makers' policy; tendency in United Kingdom has been to design locomotive for particular needs; American design is, according to British ideas, not so fluid as it might be; superheating; articulated types; adaption of Diesel engine to locomotion for countries where frequent light-passenger services are desired; reduction of weight, especially in case of rail motors.


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    Title :

    Railway engines


    Additional title:

    Times Trade Eng. Supp


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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