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Definition of Diesel-hydraulic locomotive
1. Noun. A locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diesel-hydraulic Locomotive
Literary usage of Diesel-hydraulic locomotive
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 locomotive, ..."
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