DP1 'Deltic'

Allocated number:

DP1 (not carried)

Identification:

DELTIC

Built by:

EE - Dick Kerr, Preston

Introduced:

1955

Wheel Arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight (operational):

106 tonnes

Height:

12ft 10 1/2in

Width:

8ft 9 1/2in

Length:

66ft

Min Curve negotiable:

6 chains

Maximum Speed:

Originally 90mph, increased to 105mph

Wheelbase:

58ft 4in

Bogie Wheelbase:

14ft 4in

Bogie Pivot Centres:

44ft

Wheel Diameter:

3ft 7in

Brake Type:

Vacuum

Sanding Equipment:

Pneumatic

Route Availability:

Not issued by BTC

Heating Type:

Steam - originally Clarkson, changed to Stone Vapor generator

Multiple Coupling Restriction:

Not fitted

Brake Force:

?? tonnes

Engine Type:

2 x Napier D18-25 'Deltic'

Engine Horsepower:

3,300hp (total)

Power at Rail:

2,650hp

Tractive Effort:

60,0001b

Cylinder Bore:

7in

Cylinder Stroke:

3.45in

Main Generator Type:

2 x EE 831A

Aux Generator Type:

2 x EE 912A

Number of Traction Motors:

6

Traction Motor Type:

EE 526-1A

Gear Ratio:

Originally 61:19, amended to 59:21

Fuel Tank Capacity:

800gal

Cooling Water Capacity:

?? gal

Lub Oil Capacity:

?? gal

Boiler Water Capacity:

600gal

Boiler Fuel Supply:

From main supply