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 …

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 …

Explore the fascinating story of the British Rail GT3, the experimental gas turbine locomotive that attempted to bring aviation technology to the rails.

The locomotive was effectively on loan to British Rails London Midland region and was a very well finished locomotive with a plush carpeted cab and a very high level of detailing and external finish.

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 …

Mar 10, 2014 · The GT3, to me, looks like it may have worked better if instead of mechanical transmission, they used electric drive with power generated by a turbine. This probably would have …

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 …

The British Rail GT3 was a prototype mainline gas turbine locomotive built in 1961 by English Electric at its Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, designed as an experimental 4-6-0 tender …

The GT3 British Rail Gas Turbine Locomotive was a pioneering train that used a gas turbine engine to reach speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Built between 1961 and 1962, only 30 GT3 locomotives …

What Was the GT3 Locomotive? The GT3, which stood for Gas Turbine 3, was a "prototype" locomotive. This means it was a test model, built to try out new ideas and technology. It was designed to pull …