Disadvantages with which steam locomotive has to contend when comparing it with its oil and electric rivals; ultimate aims are increased power and speed and reduction of fuel consumption; improved valve gear; steam-turbine locomotive; departures in high-pressure design; improvements in materials. Before Sec G, Brit Assn. (see also - editorial comment p 283; Engineering v 134 n 3479 Sept 16 p 341-3 (discussion) p 318-19)


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    Title :

    Railway traction by steam power


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Engineer ; 154 , n 4001


    Publication date :

    1932


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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