Locomotive, especially suitable for steel works, built by Yorkshire Engine Co, Sheffield, is of- rigid frame type, with two axles having wheels 3 ft 6 in. diam on tread, coupled together to take care of weight transfer and slip; prime mover is Davey Paxman 6RPHL in-line 6-cyl engine developing 230 bhp at 1250 rpm and solidly coupled to BT H d-c generator of 3-winding self ventilated type, RTB 8836, and exciter, type DY 1514. (See also Engineer v 191 n 4960 Feb 16 1951 p 220-1; Engineering v 171 n 4457 June 29 1951 p 777-9)


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    Title :

    Standard-gauge locomotive for heavy industrial service


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction



    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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