Train equipped with four Cummins-GE Diesel electric power plants aggregating 1100 hp; train designed to maintain scheduled speeds on grades up to 4.6% on 36-in. narrow gage line between Bogota and Ibaque; seating capacity 124; total train weight 183,000 lb; individual cars are 48 ft 2 in. (See also Ry Age v 126 n 23 June 4 1949 p 1118-21; Diesel Progress v 15 n 6 June 1949 p 30-1)


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    Title :

    Davenport-Besler builds three-car diesel train for Colombia


    Additional title:

    Diesel Power



    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English