Continuous wheel rim tractive effort of new 1500-hp diesel electric locomotives, built by English Electric Co, is 27,700 lb at 16 mph; 2-Co-Co-2 wheel arrangement was adopted for low axle load and restricted loading gage; provision is made for multiple unit operation from one driving cab of two 1500-hp locomotives or of two 750-hp units, or combinations up to 3000 bhp. (see also Oil Engine and Gas Turbine v 22 n 257 Nov 1954 p 256-7) (Supplement to Railway Gazette and Railway News)


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    Title :

    New Zealand main-line locomotives


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1954


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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