On each 500 tons of coal conveyed in these wagons there is nearly 400 ft. saving in length of trains; their use increases capacity of private owners' sidings by 30 per cent. (See also Colliery Eng vol. 1, no. 8, Oct. 1924 pp. 364-368, 8 figs)


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    Title :

    20-ton. The great western railway's 20-ton coal wagons


    Additional title:

    Ry. Engr


    Published in:

    Railway Engineer ; 45 , n 537


    Publication date :

    1924


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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