18100

1948 number:

18100

Built by:

Metropolitan Vickers

Introduced:

1952

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight (operational):

129 1/2tonnes

Height:

12ft 1Oin

Width:

9ft

Length:

66ft 9 1/4in

Min curve negotiable:

4 chains

Maximum speed:

90mph

Wheelbase:

53ft

Bogie wheelbase:

15ft

Bogie pivot centres:

37ft 6in

Wheel diameter:

3ft 8in

Brake type:

Vacuum

Sanding equipment:

Not fitted

Route availability:

Not issued

Heating type:

Steam - Spanner

Multiple coupling restriction:

Not fitted

Gas turbine type:

Metropolitan Vickers

Turbine horsepower:

3,000hp

Power at rail:

2,450hp

Tractive effort:

60,000lb

Main generator type:

MV

Number of traction motors:

6

Traction motor type:

MV271

Fuel tank capacity:

995gal

Cooling water capacity:

620gal

Lub oil capacity:

?? gal

Boiler water capacity:

From main supply