RAILWAY EXPERIMENT.
USE OF TURBINE ENGINE. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, Sept. 12. The first turbine railway engine built by a British railway at its own works began experimental runs this week on the London, Midland and Scottish line between Ituston and Liverpool. Although the engine is not fully tested it maintained an average speed of 69.8 ni.p.li. between Crewe and Wii lesden wjtli a load of 330 tons. In addition to eliminating practically all exterior machinery, it is hoped tliat the engine will save 15 lier cent, in coal consumption, obtain more rapid acceleration and save on maintenance costs of engine and tiack.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 246, 14 September 1935, Page 7
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103RAILWAY EXPERIMENT. Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 246, 14 September 1935, Page 7
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