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Why "English Electric Growl" you may ask yourself?
Simple, the subject of this website is the 12CSV Diesel engine designed and originally constructed by the English Electric Co, then Ruston Paxman. The "Growl" comes from the sound made by the British Built Class 37's locomotives, often known as "Growlers" by the railway enthusiasts. Both names were put together and the result was the name of this site, ENGLISH ELECTRIC GROWL.
As can be seen through this website, the engine was not solely used for Rail Traction purposes, but also found use in marine applications and as prime movers for static back-up generators. If you think you can help us with information, please contact us here.
With the end of English Electric in the early 1970's, many people assume that the engine 'died' with it, but this is far from true. The basic design of the 12CSV was developed by GEC Traction and Ruston through the 1980's and 1990's.
We are always looking for information and photographs in this diesel engines in Traction, Marine or Static use. Do you think that you can provide anything that could be used? If you can, please contact us via the contact page.
Last Updated - March 31, 2008
Sections Updated - D34 Class history
Simple, the subject of this website is the 12CSV Diesel engine designed and originally constructed by the English Electric Co, then Ruston Paxman. The "Growl" comes from the sound made by the British Built Class 37's locomotives, often known as "Growlers" by the railway enthusiasts. Both names were put together and the result was the name of this site, ENGLISH ELECTRIC GROWL.
As can be seen through this website, the engine was not solely used for Rail Traction purposes, but also found use in marine applications and as prime movers for static back-up generators. If you think you can help us with information, please contact us here.
With the end of English Electric in the early 1970's, many people assume that the engine 'died' with it, but this is far from true. The basic design of the 12CSV was developed by GEC Traction and Ruston through the 1980's and 1990's.
We are always looking for information and photographs in this diesel engines in Traction, Marine or Static use. Do you think that you can provide anything that could be used? If you can, please contact us via the contact page.
Last Updated - March 31, 2008
Sections Updated - D34 Class history
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