Class 05


TOPS number:

05001

1948 BR number range:

11136-11143, 11161-11176

1957 BR number range:

D2550-D2618

Former class codes:

D2550-D2573 - DJ13. later D2/8, 2/15A
D2574-D2618 - DJ13/2, later D2/9, 2/15

Built by:

Hunslet Engine Co

Year introduced:

1955-1961

Wheel arrangement:

0-6-0

Weight :

D2550-D2573 - 31 tonnes
D2574-D2618 - 32 tonnes

Height:

11ft 0in

Length:

25ft 4in

Width:

8ft 3in

Wheelbase:

9ft 0in

Wheel diameter:

D2550-D2573 - 3ft 4in
D2574-D2618 - 3ft 9in

Min curve negotiable:

1.82 chains

Engine type:

Gardner 8L3

Engine output:

204hp

Power at rail:

152hp

Tractive effort:

D2550-D2573 - 14,500lb
D2574-D2618 - 17,400lb

Cylinder bore:

5 1/2in

Cylinder stroke:

7 3/4in

Maximum speed:

18.8mph

Brake type:

Air on loco, vacuum on train

Brake force:

21 tonnes

Route availability:

2

Heating type:

Not fitted

Multiple coupling type:

Not fitted

Transmission:

Mechanical
Engine-gearbox - Hunslet
Gearbox - Hunslet

Final drive - Hunslet

Gear ratio:

  ??

Fuel tank capacity:

300gal

Cooling water capacity:

50gal

Lub oil capacity:

8gal

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

Last update 12/12/05