Heritage Diesel And Electric Locomotives
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Heritage Diesel And Electric Locomotives
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Author : Andy Coward
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09
Heritage Diesel And Electric Locomotives written by Andy Coward and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09 with categories.
Heritage Traction On The Main Line
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Author : Fred Kerr
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-11-30
Heritage Traction On The Main Line written by Fred Kerr and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with Transportation categories.
In an earlier album titled BR Diesel Locomotives in Preservation Fred Kerr detailed the many classes of BR diesel locomotives that had been preserved and noted that some purchases had been made with the hope of operating them on the national network.The Railways Bill 1993 provided an opportunity for this to happen and this album shows such locomotives at work during the early part of the 21st century up to December 2016. During this period many new train operators entered the market and their early operations used elderly locomotives withdrawn from service by their original operators until their business(es) were established and new locomotives could be bought. On occasion these new companies were prepared to hire preserved locomotives with main line access to service short-term contracts and these, mainly freight, services provided much of the variety of locomotive operations that offset the increasing sight of multiple unit train services that epitomize the modern railway.The author has chosen to consider heritage traction as any locomotive older than twenty years, which therefore includes electric locomotives but excludes those of that age which are still operated by their owners as at April 1 1994 when British Railways (BR) was privatized. This results in the Class 59 fleet being excluded because its ownership has been constant but the Class 60 fleet being included because of purchases by Colas Railfreight after that date.
The Heritage Of North American Trains
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Author : David Ross
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Heritage Of North American Trains written by David Ross and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Railroads categories.
The Heritage Of North American Train
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Author : Brian Solomon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-08-01
The Heritage Of North American Train written by Brian Solomon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-01 with Railroads categories.
Early Diesel Electric And Electric Locomotives
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Early Diesel Electric And Electric Locomotives written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Diesel locomotives categories.
Br Diesel Locomotives In Preservation
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Author : Fred Kerr
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-10-30
Br Diesel Locomotives In Preservation written by Fred Kerr and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with Transportation categories.
When British Railways (BR) initiated its Modernization Plan in 1954 it had little experience of diesel locomotives thus initiated a Pilot Scheme to trial combinations of the three elements comprised within a locomotive the engine, transmission and body.The initial orders for 174 locomotives were placed in November 1955, but even before the first locomotive had been delivered, changes in Government policy led to bulk orders for most designs being trailed. It was only in 1968, once steam traction had been removed from the network, that BR was able to review the success, or otherwise, of its diesel fleet and decide which designs to withdraw from service.The nascent preservation movement of the time was concerned to preserve steam locomotives whilst only buying diesel shunting locomotives for support roles on heritage lines and it wasnt until 1977 that any effort was made to preserve main line diesels. Once it was confirmed that diesel locomotives had an appeal to enthusiasts, further purchases were made that resulted in examples of most of the BR diesel classes being represented within the preservation movement.Fred Kerrs book details those classes which are represented on heritage lines, identifies where possible their location as of December 2016, shows many of them at work and shows what is involved in the restoration, maintenance and operation of diesel locomotives by the volunteers whose efforts are vital but rarely acknowledged.Some of the preserved locomotives were bought for possible use on the national network and this was facilitated by the Railways Bill 1993. A complementary album of preserved and heritage locomotives titled Heritage Traction on the Main Line details the locomotive classes whose representatives are still in regular use on the national network as at December 2016 and follows a similar format to this album.
American Diesel Locomotives
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Author : Brian Solomon
language : en
Publisher:
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American Diesel Locomotives written by Brian Solomon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Diesel locomotives categories.
Introduced in the 1930s, efficient and adaptable diesel locomotives had all but displaced steam locomotives by 1960. This colorful photographic history examines the development, implementation, and operation of diesel locomotives from the gleaming pioneer Zephyrs of the '30s through today's 8000-horsepower beasts. In the course of examining the dawn and preeminence of diesel power, the author offers a glimpse of America's major railways -- both freight and passenger -- in stunning modern and period color photography. Manufacturers like EMD, Alco and GE are included. The final chapter describes the operation and maintenance of modern diesel locomotives, and an appendix lists where rail fans can see restored examples of early diesels today.
British Rail Main Line Locomotives Specification Guide
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Author : Pip Dunn
language : en
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
Release Date : 2013-12-01
British Rail Main Line Locomotives Specification Guide written by Pip Dunn and has been published by Crowood Press UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-01 with Transportation categories.
British Rail Main Line Locomotives Specification Guide identifies the major detail differences and livery variations that have appeared on all British Rail, ex-British Rail and privatized railway diesel and electric main line classes from 14 to 92. The book provides a record of the main specifications of each class of locomotive, and details of variations, including: numbers, liveries, headcodes, headlights, wheel arrangements and bogies, brakes, names and - where appropriate - details of refurbishment programs. Diesel locomotives are a relative newcomer to the railway enthusiast and modelling scenes. This book brings together information on detail changes in a coherent reference form for the first time, illustrated with photographs of major changes.
Early Diesel Electric Locomotives
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Author : Rail Heritage Publications
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Early Diesel Electric Locomotives written by Rail Heritage Publications and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Diesel locomotives categories.
Western Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives In Preservation
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Author : Fred Kerr
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2022-07-28
Western Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives In Preservation written by Fred Kerr and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-28 with Transportation categories.
When British Railways initiated its Modernisation Plan in 1955, its Western Region elected to trial locomotive designs with hydraulic transmission whilst BR encouraged designs with electric transmission. The Western Region felt that the lighter weight of 78 tons for a diesel hydraulic locomotive producing 2000 hp, compared to an equivalent weight of 132 tons for a diesel electric locomotive producing 2000 hp, would better meet BR’s requirement for a modern locomotive. BR’s failure to follow up with its declared policy of having all freight vehicles fitted with brakes saw operators preferring the heavier diesel electric designs which proved more able to operate trains without through brakes at higher speed. The greatest concern was with operating costs whereby the Western Region policy of replacing components at the depot then transferring them to Swindon for repair incurred heavy costs that were reflected in the maintenance cost per locomotive. Given the smaller number of diesel hydraulic locomotives and the larger number of diesel electric locomotives it was little surprise that by the mid-1960s a cost comparison showed that the build and operation of diesel electric locomotives was increasingly cheaper over the long term. Furthermore the increased availability of diesel electric locomotives released by a combination of factors provided an opportunity to replace the diesel hydraulic fleet, which was withdrawn from service during the 1970s. The preservation of redundant locomotives was slow but once it was confirmed, by the preservation of ‘Hymek’ Class 35 D7017 in 1975, that public appeals could quickly fund the preservation of withdrawn examples further public appeals followed. In a short space of time 31 locomotives from a mixed fleet of 358 locomotives entered preservation to remind both enthusiasts and the public of a concept (i.e. hydraulic transmission) that had had much to offer but had been dismissed on questionable financial grounds.
