CLASS 56

TOPS number range:

56001-56135

56301-56303

Built by:

56001-56030 - Electroputere at Craiova in Romania
56031-56135 - BREL Doncaster and Crewe

BREL Doncaster and Crewe

Years introduced New:

1976-84

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

126 tonnes

Height:

13ft 0in (3.96m)

Length:

63ft 6in (19.39m)

Width:

9ft 2in (2.79m)

Wheelbase:

47ft 10in (14.58m)

Bogie wheelbase:

13ft 5 7/8in (4.10m)

Bogie pivot centres:

37ft 8in (11.48m)

Wheel diameter:

3ft 9in (1.14m)

Min curve negotiable:

4 chains (80.46m)

Engine type:

Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT

Engine output:

3,250hp (2,420kW)

Power at rail:

2,400hp (1,790kW)

Tractive effort:

61,800lb (277kN)

Cylinder bore:

10in (0.25m)

Cylinder stroke:

12in (0.30m)

Maximum speed:

80mph (129km/h)

Brake type:

Air

Brake force:

60 tonnes

Route availability:

7

Heating type:

Not fitted

Multiple coupling type:

Red diamond

Main alternator type:

Brush BA1101A

Aux alternator type:

Brush BAA602A

Traction motor type:

Brush TMH73-62

No of traction motors:

6

Gear ratio:

63:16

Fuel tank capacity:

1,150gal (5,228lit)

Cooling water capacity:

308gal (1,400lit)

Lub oil capacity:

120gal (545lit)

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

Present operators:

FM Rail, Private sector

Fastline Freight