British Rail Class 97/6 facts for kids
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| Locomotive 97651 at Pitsford and Brampton station on the Northampton & Lamport Railway. | |
| Power type | Diesel-elctric |
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| Builder | Ruston & Hornsby |
| Serial number | 312990, 431758–431761 |
| Build date | 1952 (1), 1959 (4) |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 97650: 3 ft 2 1⁄2 in (0.978 m) 97651-97654: 3 ft 4 in (1.016 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 97650: 28 long tons (28 t) 97651-97654: 30 long tons (30 t) |
| Prime mover | Ruston 6VPH |
| Engine RPM range | 1,250 rpm (max) |
| Generator | BTH RTB6034 |
| Traction motors | BTH RTA5041 (nose-suspended), 1 off |
| Top speed | 20 mph (32 km/h) |
| Power output | 165 hp (123 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 17,000 lbf (75.6 kN) |
| Locomotive brakes | Straight air |
| Train brakes | 97650: none 97651–97654: vacuum |
| Career | British Railways’ Western Region Chief Civil Engineer's department |
| Number | PWM 650–654 later 97650–97654 |
| Axle load class | RA 1 |
The British Rail Class 97/6 0-6-0 diesel shunting locomotives were purpose-built for departmental duties by Ruston & Hornsby at Lincoln in 1953 (97650) or 1959 (97651-654). There are minor technical differences between 97650 and the 1959 batch.
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