Particulars of three Diesel switching locomotives: 1200-hp, 125-ton yard switcher, 44 ft 5 in. long, is powered by GM 567 series 12-cyl Diesel engine; 800-hp, 115-ton yard switcher powered by GM 567 series 8-cyl Diesel engine; GP-7 general purpose 1500-hp road switcher is designed especially for use in Dieselization of secondary line freight and passenger service; prime mover is GM 567-series 16-cyl Diesel engine. (see also Ry Age v 127 n 19 Nov 5 1949 p 790-3; Diesel Power v 28 n 1 Jan 1950 p 44-6)


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    Title :

    Electro-motive switchers


    Additional title:

    Ry Mech Engr



    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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