CLASS 74 ELECTRODIESEL LOCOMOTIVES OF BRITISH RAIL SOUTHERN REGION, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE CONTROL SYSTEM

The paper traces the reasons for, and the development of, the booster-type locomotives used on the Southern Region of British Railways. The latest locomotives of this type, introduced in 1967 on the electrification of the Waterloo- Bournemouth line, are described with particular reference to the multiple unit of 'push-pull' train-control system, and the application of solid-state equipment to the locomotive- control scheme. The subsequent service experience with these locomotives is related, and the lessons to be learned from this development are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Electrical Engineers

  Savoy Place
  London WC2R 0BL, NY  England  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Hawes, A
• Conference:
  • Institution of Electrical Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 829-836
• Serial:
  • Volume: 122
  • Issue Number: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuter cars; Commuter service; Diesel locomotives; Dual powered locomotives; Push pull trains
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Dual powered commuter trains
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00136417
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 3 1976 12:00AM