What is british rail gt3?

The British Rail GT3 was a type of experimental gas turbine-electric locomotive that was developed by British Railways in the mid-1960s. It was designed as a way to reduce the cost of diesel fuel, which was becoming increasingly expensive at the time.

The GT3 was built by the English Electric Company and was based on their existing Class 37 diesel locomotive design. It used a gas turbine engine to generate electricity, which was then used to power the locomotive's electric motors.

The GT3 was capable of producing up to 2,680 horsepower, which was comparable to the power output of the Class 37 diesel locomotive. However, the GT3 was much more fuel-efficient, using up to 30% less fuel than its diesel counterpart.

Despite its impressive performance and fuel efficiency, the GT3 was not widely adopted by British Railways. Only three prototypes were ever built, and they were primarily used for testing and development purposes. The project was ultimately abandoned due to concerns about the reliability of the gas turbine engine and the high cost of maintenance.

Today, one of the remaining GT3 prototypes is preserved at the National Railway Museum in York, England.