British Rail Class 07 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 07
D2991 at Eastleigh Works in the 1970s. Still in service at the Works in 2008.
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	Ruston & Hornsby
Serial number	480686–480699
Model	LSSE
Build date	1962
Configuration	0-6-0
UIC classification	C
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheel diameter	3 ft 6 in (1.067 m)
Wheelbase	8 ft 7+1⁄2 in (2.63 m)
Length	26 ft 9+1⁄2 in (8.17 m)
Width	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height	12 ft 10 in (3.91 m)
Locomotive weight	42.90 long tons (43.6 t)
Fuel capacity	300 imp gal (1,400 L; 360 US gal)
Prime mover	Paxman 6RPHL
Traction motors	AEI RTA6652
Top speed	27.5 mph (44.3 km/h)
Power output	Engine: 275 hp (205 kW)
Tractive effort	Maximum: 28,240 lbf (125.6 kN)
Train heating	None
Train brakes	Vacuum, some later dual (Air & Vacuum)
Career	British Railways
Number in class	14
Number	D2985–D2998, later 07001–07014
Axle load class	RA 7 (RA 6 from 1969)
Retired	May 1973 – July 1977

The British Rail Class 07 diesel locomotive is an off-centre cab dock shunter. They were used in Southampton Docks, to replace SR USA Class steam locomotives. It is a 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1962. They were originally numbered D2985-D2998 and later given the TOPS numbers 07001(D2985)-07013(D2997), D2998.

Images for kids

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  D2991 in 1994.

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  07007 at Eastleigh Works open day, 2009