Factors of theoretical requirements and practical performance for selection of diesel engine for rail traction; required power within permissible axle loading of locomotives, maintenance and spares facilities, servicing times and operating costs, etc, are discussed.


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    Title :

    Considerations affecting choice of diesel engines for main-line railway service


    Additional title:

    Junior Instn Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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