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)
New Zealand main-line locomotives
Diesel Ry Traction
Diesel Railway Traction ; 8 , n 268
1954
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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