British Rail Class D2/1 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D2/1 |
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| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | North British Locomotive Company |
| Serial number | 27100–27102, 27431–27435 |
| Build date | 1953–1956 |
| Total production | 8 |
| Configuration | 0-4-0 DH |
| UIC classification | B |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 6 in (1.067 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 32.00 long tons (32.51 t) |
| Prime mover | Paxman 6RPH |
| Transmission | Hydraulic, Voith |
| Multiple working | Not fitted |
| Top speed | 14.5 mph (23.3 km/h) |
| Power output | 200 bhp (149 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 21,500 lbf (95.6 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Train brakes | None |
| Career | British Railways |
| Class | DY11; later D2/1; later 2/4A |
| Number | 11700-11707; D2700–D2707 from 1958 to 1960 |
| Axle load class | Route availability 3 |
| Retired | 1963–1968 |
British Rail Class D2/1 was a locomotive commissioned by British Rail in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period built by the North British Locomotive Company with a Paxman engine.
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