GT3 (Gas Turbine 3) was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built in 1961 by English Electric at its Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to investigate the use of its gas turbines in rail traction applications.

The British Rail GT3 was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built for the British Rail. Built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to investigate the use of its gas turbines in rail traction applications.

GT3 was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive. It was built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to demonstrate its wares to British Railways . It was designed by Vulcan engineer J. O. P. Hughes and the project was started in the early 1950s.

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GT3, meaning G as T urbine number 3 (following 18000 and 18100 as gas turbines 1 and 2), was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to investigate the use of its gas turbines in rail traction applications.

The GT3 was a Gas turbine Locomotive built by English Electric as a Prototype.

GT3 was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built in 1961 by English Electric at its Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to investigate the use of its gas turbines in rail traction applications.

GT3 was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive. It was built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows to demonstrate its wares to British Railways . It was designed by Vulcan engineer J. O. P. Hughes and the project was started in the early 1950s.

Oct 12, 2024 · GT3, meaning Gas Turbine number 3 (following 18000 and 18100 as gas turbines 1 and 2), was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built in 1961 by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in NewtonleWillows to demonstrate its wares to British Railways. It was designed by Vulcan engineer J. O.

Aug 27, 2024 · The GT3 followed the LMS Turbomotive, which itself was probably the UK's most powerful express, passenger loco in using a geared turbine. Turbo only had 45sq ft gate compared to 50 for Duchess P2 1948 A1 etc but over 70 tons adhesion with a 24 ton axle load.