Bedford conundrum
16th July 1983, Page 13
16th July 1983
Page 13
Page 13, 16th July 1983
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Diesel Locomotive
BEDFORD has a problem with one of its Detroit Diesel-powered tractive units.
The problem is how to convince operators that a 266hp rated t stroke engine can comfortably pull 38 tonnes without guzzling di( fuel like a thirsty camel at an oasis, A three-day operational trial of a Silver 92 Series power TM convinced Tim Blakemore that it can. His report on one of Bedfoi many 38-tonners will be in CM July 30.
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