| Sub class: | 08/0 | 08/9 |
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TOPS number range: |
08077-08958 |
08991-08995 |
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Original 1948 number range: |
13000-13366 |
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1957 BR number range: |
D3000-D4192 |
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Former class codes: |
DEJ4, then D3/2, 3/1 |
08/0 |
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Built by: |
BR workshops Derby, Crewe, Darlington, Doncaster, Horwich |
BR Landore |
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Years introduced: |
1953-59 |
1985-87 |
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Wheel arrangement: |
0-6-0 |
0-6-0 |
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Weight: |
48-49 tonnes |
48-49 tonnes |
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Height: |
12ft 8 5/8in (3.87m) |
11ft 10in (3.60m) |
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Length: |
29ft 3in (8.91m) |
29ft 3in (8.91m) |
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Width |
8ft 6in (2.59m) |
8ft 6in (2.59m) |
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Wheelbase: |
11ft 6in (3.50m) |
11ft 6in (3.50m) |
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Wheel diameter: |
4ft 6in (1.37m) |
4ft 6in (1.37m) |
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Min curve negotiable: |
3 chains (60.35m) |
3 chains (60.35m) |
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Engine type: |
English Electric 6KT |
English Electric 6KT |
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Engine output: |
400hp (298kW) |
400hp (298kW) |
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Power at rail: |
260hp (194kW) |
260hp (194kW) |
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Tractive effort: |
35,000lb (156kN) |
35,000lb (156kN) |
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Cylinder bore: |
10in (0.25m) |
10in (0.25m) |
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Cylinder stroke: |
12in (0.30m) |
12in (0.30m) |
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Maximum speed: |
15-20mph (25-33km/h) |
15-20mph (25-33km/h) |
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Brake type: |
Originally Vacuum, some modified to Dual and others to air only |
Dual |
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Brake force: |
19 tonnes |
19 tonnes |
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Route availability: |
5 |
5 |
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Heating type: |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
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Multiple coupling type: |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
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Main generator type: |
EE801-8E or E801-14E |
EE801-8E or E801-14E |
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Aux generator type |
90V
locos - EE736-2D or EE736-4E |
EE736-2D or EE736-4E |
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Traction motor type: |
EE506-6A or EE506-7C |
EE506-6A |
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No of traction motors: |
2 |
2 |
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Gear ratio:
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Overall
- 23.9:1 Second
train - 70:16
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Overall
- 23.9:1 Second
train - 70:16
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Fuel tank capacity: |
668gal (3,036lit) |
668gal (3,036lit) |
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Lub oil capacity: |
45gal (204lit) |
45gal (204lit) |
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Sanding equipment: |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
| Present operators: | Freightliner, EWS, RT Rail Tours Ltd, First Great Western, Alstom Traincare, Wabtec Rail, HNRC, Maintrain, Bombardier Transportation, FM Rail, Cotswold Rail, Eurostar UK | EWS |
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Present owners: |
Porterbrook
Leasing,
EWS Finance, RT Rail Tours Ltd, First Great Western, Wabtec Rail, HNRC,
Maintrain, Bombardier Transportation, FM Rail, Cotswold Rail, Eurostar UK,
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EWS Finance |
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Special fittings: |
Some locos - Radio, TPWS |
Some locos - Radio |
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Sub-class variations |
Standard loco used for yard shunting and pilot duties, a direct descendant of LMS prewar design |
Locomotives modified from Class 08/0 with reduced cab height for use on BPGV line in West Wales |
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Special
features |
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Last updated 10/12/05