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Sub class: |
59/0 |
59/1 |
59/2 |
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TOPS number range: |
59001-59005 |
59101-59104 |
59201-59206 |
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Construction model (GM): |
JT26CW-SS |
JT26CW-SS |
JT26CW-SS |
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Built by: |
GM-EMD, La Grange, Illinois, USA |
GM-DD, London, Ontario, Canada |
GM-DD, London, Ontario, Canada |
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Years introduced: |
1985/89 |
1990 |
1994-1995 |
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Wheel arrangement: |
Co-Co |
Co-Co |
Co-Co |
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Weight: |
121 tonnes |
121 tonnes |
121 tonnes |
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Height: |
12ft 10in (3.91m) |
12ft 10in (3.91m) |
12ft 10in (3.91m) |
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Length: |
70ft 01/2in (21.40m) |
70ft 01/2in (21.40m) |
70ft 01/2in (21.40m) |
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Width: |
8ft 81/4in (2.65m) |
8ft 81/4in (2.65m) |
8ft 81/4in (2.65m) |
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Wheelbase: |
56ft 9in (17.29m) |
56ft 9in (17.29m) |
56ft 9in (17.29m) |
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Bogie wheelbase: |
13ft 7in (4.15m) |
13ft 7in (4.15m) |
13ft 7in (4.15m) |
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Bogie pivot centres: |
43ft 6in (13.25m) |
43ft 6in (13.25m) |
43ft 6in (13.25m) |
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Wheel diameter: |
3ft 6in (1.06m) |
3ft 6in (1.06m) |
3ft 6in (1.06m) |
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Min curve negotiable: |
4 chains (80.46m) |
4 chains (80.46m) |
4 chains (80.46m) |
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Engine type: |
EMD 16-645E3C |
EMD 16-645E3C |
EMD 16-645E3C |
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Engine output: |
3,000hp (2,238kW) |
3,000hp (2,238kW) |
3,000hp (2,238kW) |
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Power at rail: |
2,533hp (1,889kW) |
2,533hp (1,889kW) |
2,533hp (1,889kW) |
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Tractive effort: |
122,000lb (573kN) |
122,000lb (573kN) |
122,000lb (573kN) |
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Cylinder bore: |
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) |
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Maximum speed: |
60mph (97km/h) |
60mph (97km/h) |
75mph (121km/h) |
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Brake type: |
Air |
Air |
Air |
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Brake force: |
69 tonnes |
69 tonnes |
69 tonnes |
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Route availability: |
7 |
7 |
7 |
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Heating type: |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
Not fitted |
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Multiple coupling type: |
AAR |
AAR |
AAR |
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Traction alternator: |
EMD AR11 |
EMD AR11 |
EMD AR11 |
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Companion alternator: |
EMD D14A |
EMD D14A |
EMD D14A |
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Auxiliary alternator: |
EMD 3A8147 |
EMD 3A8147 |
EMD 3A8147 |
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Traction motor type: |
EMD D77B |
EMD D77B |
EMD D77B |
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No of traction motors: |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Gear ratio: |
62:15 |
62:15 |
62:15 |
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Fuel tank capacity: |
1,000gal (4,546lit) |
1,000gal (4,546lit) |
1,000gal (4,546lit) |
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Cooling water capacity: |
212gal (962lit) |
212gal (962lit) |
212gal (962lit) |
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Lub oil capacity: |
202gal (920lit) |
202gal (920lit) |
202gal (920lit) |
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Sanding equipment: |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
| Sub class variations: | Original loco fleet of five locos owned and operated by Foster Yeoman. | Second batch of GM locos ordered for UK for use by ARC Southern, Slight modification to original design especially in front end area. | Locos originally ordered by National Power and later sold to EWS. Modified technical and structural design to meet then latest Group Standards. Fitted with drop-head buck-eye couplers, now removed |
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Present operator: |
Mendip Rail |
Mendip Rail |
EWS |
Last Updated: 11/12/05