First of six 3-unit train sets; power car fitted with two English Electric Co Diesel engines of 6H type, developing 209 bhp at 1500 rpm direct coupled to 132-kw d-c generators; power transmitted to four 75-hp traction motors hung on outer axles of 6-wheel trucks; drive from motors to axles is through spur gears; weights and dimensions given for power and luggage car, and passenger car. (Supp to Ry Gaz)


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    Title :

    Diesel-electric train sets for Western Australia


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction



    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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