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Definition of Diesel-hydraulic
1. Noun. A locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diesel-hydraulic
Literary usage of Diesel-hydraulic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Along Parallel Lines: A History of the Railways of New South Wales by John Gunn (1989)
"In the twelve months to 30 June, the addition of 19 diesel-electric locomotives
for main and branch lines and one diesel-hydraulic locomotive for shunting ..."
2. More Unusual Railways by John Robert Day (1890)
"A special locomotive has been built for this train, powered by two Cummins VT-12
diesel engines and rated at 1020 hp It is a diesel-hydraulic ..."
3. Vostok Station: Point of Impact by Plowright, Kerry (2005)
"They were diesel, hydraulic and purely mechanical. They could withstand almost
any BMP attack. The oldest of the group he knew was called Maryanne. ..."
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