British Rail Class D2/10 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D2/10 |
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| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | North British Locomotive Company |
| Serial number | 27703–27714, 27815–27839, 27998–29033 |
| Build date | 1957–1961 |
| Configuration | 0-4-0 DH |
| UIC classification | B |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | D2708–D2719: 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m); D2720–D2780: 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) |
| Locomotive weight | D2708–D2719: 30.00 long tons (30.48 t); D2720–D2780: 36.00 long tons (36.58 t) |
| Prime mover | NBL/MAN W6V |
| Transmission | Hydraulic, Voith |
| Multiple working | Not fitted |
| Top speed | 15–17 mph (24–27 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 225 bhp (168 kW) |
| Tractive effort | D2708–D2719: 20,080 lbf (89.3 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Career | British Railways |
| Class | DY11; later D2/10; later 2/4 (D2708–D2719), 2/4B (D2720–D2780) |
| Number | (formerly 11708–11719 (D2708–D2719 from 1961 to 1963), D2720–D2780 |
| Axle load class | D2708–D2719: RA 2; D2720–D2780: RA 5 |
| Retired | 1967–1968 |
British Rail Class D2/10 was a locomotive type commissioned by British Rail. It was a diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive in the pre-TOPS period built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL). The NBL/MAN engines were built by the North British Locomotive Company in Scotland under licence from the German company MAN.
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