Description
Clyde Engineering advertised the DH series as a light purpose shunt and mainline locomotive, mainly for light railways and sugar cane service. The design allowed for multiple unit operation, the installation of dynamic brakes and a combination of air and vacuum braking systems. Similar, though smaller versions were being built by Clyde. These were the DH1-71 series and totaled 33.
A single GM 6-110 two stroke diesel engine provided power through an Allison CRT5630 hydraulic transmission to mechanically coupled wheels.
Cabs consisted of two control consoles - both facing the same direction. Maximum design speed was 35 mph (~60 km/h)
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