2500-hp Co-Co locomotives undergoing trials between Dukinfield and Crowden; 59 ft long over buffers; oa width 8 ft 10 in.; weight in working order 102 tons; each of six axles is driven by nose suspended motor; primarily passenger locomotives, but suitable for mixed traffic; max speed 90 mph; regenerative braking provided. (See also Engineering v 177 n 4598 Mar 12 1954 p 344-5, v 178 n 4626 Sept 24 p 413)
Electric locomotives for Manchester-Sheffield line
Engineer
Engineer ; 197 , n 5126
1954
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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