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)


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    Title :

    Electric locomotives for Manchester-Sheffield line


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Published in:

    Engineer ; 197 , n 5126


    Publication date :

    1954


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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