English Electric Co Ltd, built 15 double-truck Bo-Bo diesel electric units for shunting and general service; locomotives have 36 ft 6 in. gage, length over couplers 38 ft 3 in., width 8 ft 5 in., height 11 ft 5 in., and total wheelbase 24 ft 6 in.; weight in working order 50.8 tons; four traction motors develop continuous tractive effort of 12,700 lb at 15 mph, and max service speed of 55 mph; engine develops 660 bhp at 750 rpm.
Diesel-electric locomotives for New Zealand
Diesel Ry Traction
Diesel Railway Traction ; 6 , n 238
1952
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Article (Journal)
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