MAKING THE BEST USE OF A DIESEL FLEET

This article briefly describes the situation which confronted one major railway administration and provides an example upon which discussion about the efficient use of any diesel fleet can be based, whether that fleet is expanding or contracting. The expending situation is one which offers various obvious options; decisions on what is to the best advantage in the long term are vital but they can be taken progressively. On the other hand, the contracting situation, especially if it closely follows a substantial fleet increase made in relatively short time, is one of much greater complexity and decisions depend on many factors other than those of a purely engineering nature.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • Thorley, WGF
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 300
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Car distribution (Railroads); Diesel locomotives; Equipment; Locomotive operation; Locomotives
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Equipment utilization; Locomotive distribution
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00048210
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 4 1974 12:00AM