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.


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    Title :

    Large British diesel-hydraulic locomotives


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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