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diesel-hydraulic

British

noun

a locomotive driven by a diesel engine through hydraulic transmission and torque converters

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adjective

of or relating to such a locomotive or system

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The theme park launched a renovation project in 2022 to begin converting the diesel-hydraulic powered vehicles to run on electricity to reduce emissions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

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