CLASS 60

TOPS number range:

60001-60100

Built by:

Brush Traction, Loughborough

Years introduced:

1989-1993

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

129 tonnes
130 tonnes*

Height:

12ft 10 3/4in (3.95m)

Length:

70ft 0in (21.34m)

Width:

8ft 8in (2.64 m)

Wheelbase:

56ft 3 1/8in (17.15m)

Bogie wheelbase:

13ft 6 1/2in (4.13m)

Bogie pivot centres:

42ft 9 3/4in (13.02m)

Wheel diameter:

3ft 7in (1.18m)

Min curve negotiable:

4 chains (80.46m)

Engine type:

Mirrlees MB275T

Engine output:

3,100hp (2,240kW)

Power at rail:

2,415hp (1,800kW)

Tractive effort:

106,500lb (500kN)

Cylinder bore:

10 1/4in (0.275m)

Cylinder stroke:

12 1/4in (0.305m)

Maximum speed:

60mph (97km/h)

Brake type:

Air

Brake force:

74 tonnes

Route availability:

7

Heating type:

Not fitted

Multiple coupling type:

Within class only

Main alternator type:

Brush BA1000

Aux alternator type:

Brush BAA700

Traction motor type:

Brush TM216

No of traction motors:

6

Gear ratio:

19:97

Fuel tank capacity:

990gal (4,500lit)*

Cooling water capacity:

12 4 3/4 gal (567lit)

Lub oil capacity:

220gal (1,000lit)

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

Special fittings:

OTMR, GPS,SSC