Hobbs gear mechanisms as fitted to diesel locomotives constructed by Peckett and Sons; feature of transmission is main twin friction unit embodied in hydraulic system, which is used for take-up, eliminating necessity for fluid flywheel or torque converter and providing efficient positive drive; hydraulic control is designed to give overlap between release of one gear step and engagement of next.


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    Title :

    Hobbs mechanical transmission


    Additional title:

    Diesel Ry Traction


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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