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Western Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives In Preservation


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released by a combination of factors provided an opportunity to replace the diesel hydraulic fleet, which was withdrawn from service during the 1970s.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by the preservation of ‘Hymek’ Class 35 D7017 in 1975, that public appeals could quickly fund the preservation of withdrawn examples further public appeals followed.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.



Western Diesel Hydraulics In Preservation


Western Diesel Hydraulics In Preservation
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Author : Fred Kerr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-05-30

Western Diesel Hydraulics In Preservation written by Fred Kerr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-30 with Transportation categories.


When British Railways initiated its Modernization 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.



Westerns


Westerns
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Author : Adrian N. Curtis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Westerns written by Adrian N. Curtis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Diesel locomotives categories.




Western Enterprise


Western Enterprise
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975

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Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives Of The Western Regions


Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives Of The Western Regions
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Author : B. Reed
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974

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The Railway Preservation Revolution


The Railway Preservation Revolution
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Author : Jonathan Brown
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-06-30

The Railway Preservation Revolution written by Jonathan Brown and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-30 with Transportation categories.


A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels.Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now.Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects. There were times of failure and frustration, as some fell by the wayside, but others have made it through times of adversity to become the major heritage businesses of today.



Diesel Part 7 Western Region Class 14


Diesel Part 7 Western Region Class 14
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Author : John Jennison
language : en
Publisher: Gresley Books
Release Date : 2023-03-30

Diesel Part 7 Western Region Class 14 written by John Jennison and has been published by Gresley Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-30 with categories.


These locomotives enjoyed striking 'continental' good looks with, strangely, more than a nod to preceding steam design; for this they were regarded fondly by enthusiasts and they earned the somewhat fanciful and inexplicable nickname 'Teddy Bears'.Sadly, performance did not match these fond feelings and as well as proving disappointing technically, the steam age duties for which they were designed were, to BR's consternation, rapidly disappearing.British Railways sold them off after a few years but despite such an unprepossessing - ignominious some might say - career many nevertheless saw many years of work in private industry including, famously, the Channel Tunnel.Remarkably, over a third of the class passed into preservation, an unprecedented proportion and paradoxically they can now be found at work, daily, the length and breadth of the country.



Western Liveries


Western Liveries
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Author : Adrian N. Curtis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

Western Liveries written by Adrian N. Curtis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Diesel locomotives categories.




Western Dawn


Western Dawn
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Author : Adrian Curtis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-12-01

Western Dawn written by Adrian Curtis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-12-01 with categories.




Western Enterprise


Western Enterprise
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Author : British Rail (Firm). Western Region. London Division
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975-01-01

Western Enterprise written by British Rail (Firm). Western Region. London Division and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-01-01 with Diesel locomotives categories.