British Rail Class 22 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North British Type 2 diesel-hydraulicBritish Rail Class 22 |
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| D6343 with Hymek D7072 at Old Oak Common, 1965. | |
| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | North British Locomotive Company |
| Build date | 1959–1962 |
| Total production | 58 |
| Configuration | B-B |
| UIC classification | B'B' |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 7 in (1.092 m) |
| Wheelbase | 31 ft 6 in (9.60 m) |
| Length | 46 ft 8+1⁄2 in (14.237 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m) |
| Locomotive weight | D6300–D6305: 68 long tons (69.1 t) D6306–D6357: 65 long tons (66.0 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 450 imp gal (2,000 L; 540 US gal) |
| Prime mover | MAN L12V18/21A or 21B |
| Transmission | Hydraulic: Voith LT306r |
| Multiple working | D6300–D6305: ■ Orange square D6306–D6357: ◆ White diamond |
| Top speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 1,000 hp (746 kW) or 1,100 hp (820 kW) |
| Tractive effort | Maximum: 40,000 lbf (177.9 kN) |
| Train heating | 1,000 pounds (450 kg) per hour steam generator |
| Train brakes | Vacuum |
| Career | British Railways |
| Number | D6300–D6357 |
| Nicknames | Baby Warship |
| Axle load class | GWR: ●Yellow BR: Route availability 4 |
| Retired | 1967–1972 |
| Disposition | All scrapped |
The British Rail Class 22, originally called the North British Type 2 diesel-hydraulic, was a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives designed for the Western Region of British Railways and built by North British Locomotive Company. They were very similar in appearance to the Class 21 diesel-electrics. The Class 22 was nicknamed "Baby Warship" because of its similarity to the British Rail Class D20/2.
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