Roger Thwaites
APT-E
155 mile/h 4-car gas turbine electric experimental unit
| The APT-E (Advanced Passenger Train - Experimental) consisted of two driving power cars (PC1 and 2) and two trailer cars (TC1 and 2). The power cars were equipped with four 300 HP Leyland 350 gas turbines (and a fifth for auxiliary power supplies) and two GEC 253AY nose suspended traction motors on the leading bogies. Each vehicle was approx 70ft long with articulated bogies between them. |
All pictures are by the author except where stated
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In RTC Yard 1974 |
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In RTC Yard 1974 |
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In RTC Yard 1974 |
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Leaving Derby |
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Kettering 1976 |
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Kettering 1976 |
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Kettering 1976 |
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Kettering 1976 |
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In RTC Yard 1974 |
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Leaving Derby |
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Wigston South Junction whilst on proving trials c.1975 Roger Thwaites |
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