Twin-engine design of new 2700 bhp diesel-hydraulic locomotive built at Swindon for British railroads; design is 6-axle extension of 4-axle D.800 class of 2300 bhp with charge-air cooling added to give increased output and modern version of Voith 3-converter transmission; tractive effort is of 45,200 lb at 14.5 mph, top permissible speed of 90 mph.
Large British diesel-hydraulic locomotives
Diesel Ry Traction
Diesel Railway Traction ; 16 , n 358
1962
11 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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