Rolls-Royce Engines
When Rolls-Royce Diesels introduced their C range engine, it was quickly adopted by locomotive builders for use in Diesel-hydraulic locomotives. These benefited from having a faster running engine (1800 rpm). Likewise, YEC used the C series engines in a new range of locomotives, the first of which was introduced in 1955 and which continued to evolved until 1965, the higher engine speed being an advantage for diesel-electric locomotives as well.
Generally the diesel locomotives built with Rolls-Royce engines shared many or all of a number of design features – rounded engine covers (bonnets) narrow enough to permit walkways to be put down each side; 4 cab windows overlooking the engine(s); fuel tanks and/or battery boxes built into the running boards; walkways or balconies at each end; access to the cab from a walkway or balcony.
None of the Rolls-Royce engined locomotives were given class/type numbers but several were given names. The first to be given a name was the ‘Janus’. This design was symmetrical with two engines (C6SFL rated at 200 hp each) and a central cab. The name was appropriate as Janus was a Roman god with two faces. ‘Taurus’, ‘Indus’ & ‘Olympus’ designs were produced which had many similarities in style.
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