BRITISH-BUILT GAS-TURBINE LOCOMOTIVE

The design features of a gas-turbine locomotive for use on the British Railways are presented. The design includes a 3000 hp power plant, an open-cycle gas turbine without a heat exchanger, a maximum service speed of 90 mph and a tractive force of 60,000 lbs. Considerable detail is provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1952-2-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 125-130
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 96

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Gas turbine locomotives; Locomotives; Motors; Technology; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design; Turbine locomotives
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039598
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM