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Sub class: |
57/0 |
57/3 | 57/6 |
57/6 |
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TOPS number range: |
57001-57012 |
57301-57316 | 57601 |
57602-57605 |
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Rebuilt by: |
Brush Traction |
Brush Traction | Brush Traction |
Brush Traction |
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Originally built by: |
Brush |
Brush | Brush |
Brush |
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Years introduced - originally as Class 47: |
1962-64 |
1962-64 | 1962-64 |
1962-64 |
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Years introduced - originally as Class 57: |
1998-2000 |
2002-2005 | 2001 |
2002-2003 |
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Wheel arrangement: |
Co-Co |
Co-Co | Co-Co |
Co-Co |
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Weight: |
120.6 tonnes |
117 tonnes | 121 tonnes | 117 tonnes |
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Height: |
12ft 103/8in (3.91m) |
12ft 103/8in (3.91m) |
12ft 103/8in (3.91m) |
12ft 103/8in (3.91m) |
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Length: |
63ft 6in (19.38m) |
63ft 6in (19.38m) |
63ft 6in (19.38m) | 63ft
6in (19.38m)
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Width: |
9ft 2in (2.79m) |
9ft 2in (2.79m) |
9ft 2in (2.79m) |
9ft 2in (2.79m) |
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Wheelbase: |
51ft 6in (15.69m) |
51ft 6in (15.69m) |
51ft 6in (15.69m) |
51ft 6in (15.69m) |
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Bogie wheelbase: |
14ft 6in (4.41m) |
14ft 6in (4.41m) |
14ft 6in (4.41m) |
14ft 6in (4.41m) |
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Bogie pivot centres: |
37ft 0in (11.27m) |
37ft 0in (11.27m) |
37ft 0in (11.27m) |
37ft 0in (11.27m) |
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Wheel diameter: |
3ft 9in (1.14m) |
3ft 9in (1.14m) |
3ft 9in (1.14m) |
3ft 9in (1.14m) |
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Min curve negotiable: |
4 chains (80.46m) |
4 chains (80.46m) |
4 chains (80.46m) | 4
chains (80.46m)
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Engine type: |
General Motors 645-12E3 |
General Motors 645-12F3B | General Motors 645-12E3 |
General Motors 645-F3B-12 |
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Engine output: |
2,500hp (1,860kW) |
2,750hp (2,051kW) | 2,500hp (1,860kW) | 2,750hp
(2,051kW)
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Power at rail: |
2,025hp (1,507kW) |
2,200hp (1,640kW) | 2,025hp (1,507kW) |
2,200hp (1,640kW) |
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Tractive effort: |
55,000lb (244.5kN) |
55,000lb (244.5kN) | 55,000lb (244.5kN) |
55,000lb (244.5kN) |
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Cylinder bore: |
9 1/16in (0.23m) |
9 1/16in (0.23m) |
9 1/16in (0.23m) |
9 1/16in (0.23m) |
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Cylinder stroke: |
10in (0.25m) |
10in (0.25m) |
10in (0.25m) |
10in (0.25m) |
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Maximum speed: |
75mph (121 km/h) |
95mph (153 km/h) | 95mph (153 km/h) |
95mph (153 km/h) |
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Brake type: |
Air |
Air | Air |
Air |
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Brake force: |
80 tonnes |
60 tonnes | 60 tonnes |
60 tonnes |
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Route availability: |
6 |
6 | 6 |
6 |
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Heating type: |
Not fitted |
Electric - index- 100 |
Electric - index- 100 |
Electric - index- 100 |
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Multiple coupling type: |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
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Main alternator type: |
Brush BA1101A |
Brush BA1101A |
Brush BA1101A |
Brush BA1101A |
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Aux alternator type: |
Brush BAA602A |
Brush BAA602A |
Brush BAA602A |
Brush BAA602A |
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ETS alternator type: |
- |
Brush BAA | Brush |
Brush |
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Traction motor type: |
Brush TM68-46 |
Brush TM68-46 |
Brush TM68-46 |
Brush TM68-46 |
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No of traction motors: |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Gear ratio: |
66:17 |
66:17 |
66:17 |
66:17 |
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Fuel tank capacity: |
57001-57011 - |
1,295gal (5,887lit) | 720gal (3,273lit) | 1,295gal
(5,887lit)
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Cooling water capacity: |
298gal (1,360lit) |
298gal (1,360lit) |
298gal (1,360lit) |
298gal (1,360lit) |
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Lub oil capacity: |
190gal (864lit) |
190gal (864lit) |
190gal (864lit) |
190gal (864lit) |
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Sanding equipment: |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
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Special fittings: |
TWPS |
TWPS, OTMR, Retractable Dellner coupler |
TWPS, OTMR |
TWPS, OTMR |
| Sub class variations: | Porterbrook sponsored rebuild of Class 47 using secondhand/rebuilt GM power units supplied by VMV | Porterbrook/Virgin funded Class 47 rebuilds to act as 'Thunderbirds' for Penolino stock. Fitted with air bryers for hauling Virgin Trains 'Pendolino' or 'Voyager' stock | Revised specification with trial fitting of electric train supply | Production run of 57/6 fleet |
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Present operators |
Freightliner |
Virgin Trains | WCRC |
FGW |
Late updated 12/08/06