Diesel locomotive sizes within O Gauge do not necessarily correspond to the car sizes. The standard diesels are a matter of precedents set by Lionel and Marx in the 1950s. While most Lionel diesels were 1/48, some were smaller.
The diesel era [helper operations on the South-end up to Altapass] were really interesting. I think the pushers at least for coal trains often tied on before Erwin--maybe Johnson City or even Kinsport.
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Diesel Hydraulic
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Diesel or diesel fuel (IPA: /ˈdiːzəl/; voiced "s" because of its eponym) is a specific fractional distillate of fuel oil (mostly petroleum) that is used as fuel in a diesel engine invented by German
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Diesel Locomotives
Model diesel locomotives are an efficient balance of low cost and good operative qualities. Expect to pay about $25 to $40 for an entry level Athearn diesel locomotive.
Diesel or electric locomotive wheel arrangement of two 3-axle trucks in which all axles of each truck are powered.
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Diesel fuel has consistently been the tried and true method of powering locomotive prime movers. And just like the average consumer driving their automobiles, the railroads have been subject to the ebbs and flows of fuel prices.
Diesel locomotives in the F model series built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) in the 1940's and Â'50's. The F7 was the most numerous model in the series.
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In the early days of nationalisation the Western Region, formerly the fiercely independent Great Western Railway, generally tried to do things its own way.
Diesel Electric Locomotive
A locomotive in which one or more diesel engines drive electric generators which in turn supply electric motors (usually series D.C.) which are geared to the driving axles.
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Diesel Fuel
The problem with the prototype schedule arrangement for model operations is that it is hard for model operators to quickly determine the locations of meets and with which trains.
A diesel locomotive built with a full width body. Sometimes called a "covered wagon".
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A diesel unit with a full-width (streamlined-appearing) cab, as opposed to a "Hood Unit."
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01-69 Diesel locomotives
70-79 DC electric locomotives
80-96 AC electric locomotives 80 to 96
97 Departmental locomotives (not in revenue-earning use)
98 Steam locomotives
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RDC (Rail Diesel Car)
A lightweight, self-powered commuter and/or mail-carrying car often operated in multiple units; manufactured by the Budd Company.
See Mid-Car Diversion DLRT (Diesel Light Rail Transit) Used infrequently to describe systems using Diesel powered Light Rail Transit vehicles, such as the Regio Sprinter.
Road Unit - A diesel locomotive built specifically for mainline service. the wheels and axles are of a more heavy duty design, and the gearing of the traction motors are more appropriate to the higher speeds.
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Example 2: A-B-A Diesel, 2 motors and 3 lights in A units, sound in B unit, 4 smoke units, 5 passenger cars with 4 bulbs each
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Prime Mover A V-type diesel with 8 to 20 cylinders rated at about 125 hp per cylinder if normally aspirated or 250 hp per cylinder if Turbo charged.
Normally found in a diesel-electric locomotive, where it is driven by the diesel engine to provide power for the electric motors and auxiliary services on the train.
DMU : Diesel Multiple Unit. A piece of rolling stock that is self powered and carries passengers or parcels. Each outward coach has a cab at the outer end which enables the driver to drive the unit in both directions without having to turn the unit.
Slug: A locomotive that contains traction motors yet lacks the diesel engine to create its own power, which is instead supplied by a connected 'mother' locomotive.
Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-89024-258-5.
^ Pinkepank, Jerry A. (1973). The Second Diesel Spotter's Guide. Kalmbach Books.
Carbody Another name for the hood-type diesel locomotive. Examples: F40PH, FP45, E and F units.
The firm has recently upgraded its product line with scale-detailed diesel locomotives and freight cars, die-cast metal rolling stock, and semi-scale, die-cast metal steam locomotives.
Stick with diesel locomotives. Steam locomotives are great for us old folks that remember them but generally because of their length they also create problems on curves and short turnouts (switches).
The steam-diesel transition period is historic and very popular. The covered-wagon diesels pulled trains of 40-foot boxcars. Two bay hoppers were common. LCL freight was a viable source of revenue.
Traction Motive Depot (TMD) A modern version of the MPD which stores and services electric and diesel locomotives. Trailing crossover A crossover that requires trains to reverse in order to transfer to the other line.
The Auto-Train was equipped with General Electric U36B Diesel locomotives, 76' double-deck auto carriers, a number of passenger cars including the 85' full-domes shown in the photo.
- Sound Station 312 - Diesel and steam engine sounds, brakes, horns, whistles, bells, etc. Some of the sound effects can be made to play continuously and you can add additional sounds as you wish.
Relying upon a simple film of oil for lubrication, it was not uncommon for an axle box to overheat and seize (hence the term "hot box"). Later designed steam locomotives and diesels use roller bearings.
 See also: Locomotive, Track, Train, Engine, Switch
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