HS4000

Running number:

HS4000

Built by:

Brush Traction

Introduced:

1968

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight (operational):

133 tonnes

Height:

13ft 0 1/2in

Width:

8ft 9 3/4in

Length:

66ft 6in

Min curve negotiable:

4 chains

Maximum speed:

125mph

Wheelbase:

51 ft 8 1/2in

Bogie wheelbase:

14ft 11in with original bogie design, later amended to standard Class 47 bogies with a wheelbase of 14ft 6in

Bogie pivot centres:

37ft 2in

Wheel diameter:

3ft 7in

Brake type:

Dual

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

Route availability:

9

Heating type:

Electric

Multiple coupling restriction:

Not fitted

Brake force:

?? tonnes

Engine type:

Sulzer 16LVA24

Engine horsepower:

4,000hp

Power at rail:

3,412hp

Tractive effort:

70,0001b

Cylinder bore:

9.45in

Cylinder stroke:

11.02in

Main alternator type:

Brush BA

Aux alternator type:

Brush BAA

Number of traction motors:

Brush TM

Gear ratio:

Originally 60:19, changed to 53:18

Fuel tank capacity:

1,00Ogal

Cooling water capacity:

?? gal

Lub oil capacity:

?? gal