RELATIVE MERITS OF STEAM, ELECTRIC, AND DIESEL TRACTION

Comments by Mr. Harold Rudgard in a recent paper on railway motive power are summarized. The paper traces the history of mechanical traction from the latter half of the eighteenth century. There is reference to various major developments, with mention of steam-turbine locomotives, electric, diesel and diesel-electric traction, as well as light units and railcars, and the gas-turbine locomotive. Comment is made on the merits of the various forms of traction and conclusion is reached that looking at the problem of rail traction from a long term point of view the overall tendency is leading to nation-wide electrification in years to come.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Rudgard, H
• Publication Date: 1949-10-14

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 458
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 91

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel locomotives; Electric locomotives; Gas turbine locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad electrification; Railroads; Steam locomotives; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Turbine locomotives
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037887
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM