Locomotive, which operates over distance of one mile produced by Sentinels (Shrewsbury) Ltd, depends upon two flywheels to which kinetic energy is imparted through squirrel cage induction motors; when flywheels reach speed of 3000 rpm charging mast is withdrawn and locomotive is then free to move off; locomotive is economical, requires minimum of maintenance, is noiseless, and produces no fumes.


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    Title :

    Electro-gyro loco


    Additional title:

    Colliery Guardian


    Published in:

    Colliery Guardian ; 196 , n 5068


    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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