British Rail Class 43 (Warship Class) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 43 |
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| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | North British Locomotive Co. |
| Serial number | 27962–27994 |
| Build date | 1960–1962 |
| Total production | 33 |
| UIC classification | B'B' |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) new |
| Minimum curve | 4.5 chains (91 m) |
| Wheelbase | bogie 10 feet 6 inches (3.20 m) bogie center distance 37 ft 9 in (11.51 m) total 48 ft 3 in (14.71 m) |
| Length | 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 9+1⁄2 in (3.90 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 79.50 long tons (80.78 t; 89.04 short tons) |
| Fuel capacity | 800 imp gal (3,600 L; 960 US gal) |
| Prime mover | MAN L12V 18/21, 2 per locomotive |
| Engine type | V12 four stroke diesel |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Cylinder size | 180 mm × 210 mm (7.087 in × 8.268 in) (bore x stroke) |
| Transmission | Hydraulic, Voith/NBL LT.306r |
| Multiple working | ◆ White Diamond |
| Power output | Engines: 1,100 bhp (820 kW) × 2 |
| Tractive effort | Maximum: 49,030 lbf (218 kN) |
| Train heating | Steam, 940 imp gal (4,300 L; 1,130 US gal) capacity |
| Locomotive brakes | Vacuum controlled air, hand brake (?) |
| Train brakes | Vacuum |
| Nicknames | "Warship" |
| Axle load class | Route availability 7 (RA 6 from 1969) |
| Retired | 1969–1971 |
| Disposition | All scrapped |
The British Rail Class 43 diesel-hydraulic locomotives were built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL) from 1960 to 1962.
Images for kids
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D861 'Vigilant' at Tilehurst in 1962
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D836 'Powerful' hauling a Paddington-Bristol express in 1962
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D853 "Thruster" in 1970.
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