History of the diesel car developments (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot/Citroën, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen Group) There were also small diesel engines produced in England by British Leyland and Perkins. For reasons of economy the petrol BMC "B" series engine was dieselised and produced in capacities of 1.5 and 1.8 litres. Perkins produced the 4.99, 4.107 and 4.108 engines all of which were extremely reliable. Later BL produced the five main bearing "O" series engine which was extremely strong. Petrol turbo variants could make 200HP and the engine was ideal for converting to a diesel. In fact, the 1988 Austin-Rover MDi unit (also known as the 'Perkins
DR1 diesel train every trainset before being refurbished Driving motor - Trailer - Trailer - Trailer - Trailer - Driving motor (3 to 5 trailers) Revised For DR1AM/DR1BJ/DRL1/MDP Driving trailer - Trailer - Driving motor In Soviet Union communter trains hadn't got 1st or 2nd class seats, every seats were equal. GoRail's DR1B sets were equipped with space for bicycles (like Western Europe's trains). A diesel locomotive in City 17 of Half-Life 2 computer game looks like a DR1A's driving motor car, but with several differences, designated as ESD4. DR1 diesel train The DR1 diesel-electric trainset was manufactured by Rīgas Vagonbūves Rūpnīca from