HIGH SPEED TRAIN

Introduction for high speed train built to ensure that the necessary substantial reductions in journey time become available. The train consists of two power cars, one at either end of a rake of 7 trailer coaches. Each power car comprises power equipment and a luggage car. The coaches are operationally compatible with existing passenger coaches, but have 36-way control cables running through them. The power cars comprise main power unit (diesel/alternator set), auxiliaries, main cab, luggage car and small rear cab for shunting movements and for returning light from main works attention. Prime-mover is a Paxman type 12RP200L 'Valenta' 12 cylinder diesel engine, having a UIC rating of 2250 hp at 1500 rev/min. It is pressure charged and inter-cooled; intercoolers and main water jacket have separate cooling systems.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Stanier, W M
• Publication Date: 1973-7

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Railway Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Passenger cars; Passenger service; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056793
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1974 12:00AM