Cost comparison of steam and Diesel switching and road locomotives; economy resulting from use of Diesel locomotives is due in large part to certain characteristics which permit operation over longer periods with minimum of time out for maintenance; Diesel operating advantages shown.


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    Title :

    Railroads' motive power costs analyzed


    Additional title:

    Civ Eng (NY)


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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