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.

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.

Throughout the history of the railways experiments have aimed at improving the efficiency of the steam locomotive. One of these was Stanier’s ‘Turbomotive’, a bold initiative that used turbines instead of cylinders and valve gear for propulsion. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks at the history of this unusual locomotive.

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.

The British Rail GT3 was a simple machine consisting essentially of a standard oil-fired gas turbine mounted on a standard steam locomotive chassis, built as a demonstrator by English Electric in 1961.

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.

Oct 10, 2024 · Explore the fascinating story of the British Rail GT3, the experimental gas turbine locomotive that attempted to bring aviation technology to the rails. In this video, we dive deep into the...

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

‘GT3’ was a long time in the design stage, finally taking to the rails in the late 50’s. It utilised an EE gas-turbine engine, driving what was essentially a ‘Black 5’ 4-6-0 chassis via a mechanical transmission. The tender, mounted on a standard underframe …

May 15, 2015 · Highly detailed model of the GT3 Gas Turbine Prototype and tender; Accurate simulation of the EM27L two-shaft Gas Turbine; Synchronised compressor fan; Custom sound set including a matching specification turbine; Heat haze exhaust effect; Complete cold start sequence with “one click” automated demonstration; User selectable head code