British Rail Class D3/11 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D3/11 |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | British Railways’ Swindon Works |
| Order number | Swindon Lot 346 |
| Build date | 1948 |
| Total production | 6 |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 DE |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 4 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.232 m) |
| Minimum curve | 3.5 chains (70 m) |
| Wheelbase | 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) |
| Length | 29 ft 1+1⁄2 in (8.88 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 5+5⁄8 in (3.80 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 46.45 long tons (47.20 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 659 imp gal (3,000 L; 791 US gal) |
| Lubricant capacity | 65 imp gal (300 L; 78 US gal) |
| Coolant capacity | 140 imp gal (640 L; 170 US gal) |
| Prime mover | English Electric 6KT |
| Generator | English Electric 801B |
| Traction motors | English Electric 506B, 2 off |
| Multiple working | Not fitted |
| Top speed | 20 mph (32 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 350 bhp (260 kW), At rail: 194 hp (145 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 38,500 lbf (171.3 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Locomotive brakes | Air |
| Train brakes | None |
| Career | British Railways |
| Class | D3/11; later 3/11 |
| Number | 15101–15106 |
| Axle load class | Route availability 5 |
| Retired | 1967 |
| Disposition | All scrapped |
British Rail Class D3/11 was a locomotive commissioned by the Great Western Railway, but delivered to its successor British Rail in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period.
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