Diesel-hydraulic Locomotive (Noun)
Meaning
A locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The diesel-hydraulic locomotive was used extensively in the 1950s and 1960s for freight and passenger services in several European countries.
- A diesel-hydraulic locomotive has a unique advantage of being able to accelerate quickly due to its high torque output.
- The introduction of diesel-hydraulic locomotives revolutionized the rail industry by providing a more efficient alternative to traditional steam engines.
- One of the notable examples of a diesel-hydraulic locomotive is the DB Class V 200, which was used by the German Federal Railway in the 1950s.
- The diesel-hydraulic locomotive was also used in various industrial settings, such as in mines and construction sites, due to its high power output and reliability.