Hunslet Engine Company, fully supported by its parent company LH
Group Services Ltd, has now begun production on the first of a range of
multi-purpose, diesel hydraulic, shunting locomotives ranging from 40 to
100 tonnes, and suitable for light, medium and heavy haul of industrial
rolling stock.
The standard range will be modular in design making them highly
flexible in terms of operation, area of application, performance and
equipment specification. Designed to meet the latest environmental
protection and safety standards, the range will be fuel-efficient by
introducing clean burn diesel engine technology. The on board 'user
friendly' computerised electronic systems will incorporate fault
diagnosis capability, alerting the driver of potential faults or
failures.
Furthermore, modern design trends will ensure simple maintenance and
repair, and the use of technologically advanced components will reduce
life cycle costs.
The first locomotive to be built is a three-axle, 60 tonne type and
initial production has started on the mainframe, transmission and final
drive assemblies. All other areas of the locomotive are at an advanced
stage of the design.
Subsequent to exhaustive testing the first unit will be placed into
service at an appropriate site for field trials. Prospective customers
will then be invited to evaluate the locomotive under normal operating
conditions.
For further information contact Hunslet Engine Company
on 0113 2774007 or alternatively info@hunsletengine.com
