British Rail Class 10 facts for kids

Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0
• UIC	C
Gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Length	29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
Width	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height	12 ft 8 1⁄2 in (3.87 m)
Loco weight	48.6 long tons (49.4 t)
Fuel capacity	668 imp gal (3,040 l; 802 US gal)
Prime mover	Blackstone ER6T
Traction motors	D3152–D3166: BTH, 2 off; Remainder: GEC nose suspended, 2 off
Transmission	DC generator, DC traction motors, double reduction gearing
MU working	Not fitted
Train heating	None
Train brakes	Vacuum

Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	British Railways Darlington Works and Doncaster Works
Build date	1953–1962
Total produced	161

Quick facts for kidsBritish Rail Class 10
	D3452, at Bodmin on 28 August 2003. This locomotive is preserved on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	British Railways Darlington Works and Doncaster Works
Build date	1953–1962
Total produced	161
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0
• UIC	C
Gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Length	29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
Width	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height	12 ft 8 1⁄2 in (3.87 m)
Loco weight	48.6 long tons (49.4 t)
Fuel capacity	668 imp gal (3,040 l; 802 US gal)
Prime mover	Blackstone ER6T
Traction motors	D3152–D3166: BTH, 2 off; Remainder: GEC nose suspended, 2 off
Transmission	DC generator, DC traction motors, double reduction gearing
MU working	Not fitted
Train heating	None
Train brakes	Vacuum
Performance figures
Top speed	27.5 mph (44 km/h)
Power output	Engine: 350 hp (261 kW)
Tractive effort	Maximum: 35,000 lbf (155.7 kN); Continuous: 11,100 lbf (49.4 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)	British Railways
Number	13137–13166; later D3137–D3166, D3439–D3453, D3473–D3502, D3612–D3651, D4049–D4094
Axle load class	RA 5

The British Rail Class 10 diesel locomotive was a variation on the Class 08 diesel-electric shunter. A Blackstone diesel engine was fitted instead of one made by the English Electric company. Traction motors were by either the General Electric Company plc (GEC) or British Thomson-Houston (BTH).

The locomotives were built at the BR Works in Darlington and Doncaster over the period 1953-62. Early batches were classified D3/4 (those with GEC motors) and D3/5 (those with BTH motors).