Rolls-Royce To Power Chinese Locos In South Africa

Diesel motive power and operations in Southern Africa
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Mel Turner
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Re: Rolls-Royce To Power Chinese Locos In South Africa

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The source document
http://www.rrpowersystems.com/press/pre ... 9e28074d2/

One can only question the stupidity of ordering such a complex 1800rpm engine, and it looks like Transnet intend to purchase them outright. Most first world operators of this type of engine have them on fully maintained lease, with replacement with a new engine at fixed hours built into the contract

Film clip of the 16 cylinder version, the 4 extra cylinders in Transnet's 20V4000 just adds to the complexity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTgzw2n0Y5I
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