British Rail Class D2/10 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D2/10
Type and origin Power type Diesel-hydraulic Builder North British Locomotive Company Serial number 27703–27714, 27815–27839, 27998–29033 Build date 1957–1961
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-4-0 DH  • UIC B Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter D2708–D2719: 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m); D2720–D2780: 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) Loco weight D2708–D2719: 30.00 long tons (30.48 t); D2720–D2780: 36.00 long tons (36.58 t) Prime mover NBL/MAN W6V Transmission Hydraulic, Voith MU working Not fitted Train heating None
Performance figures Top speed 15–17 mph (24–27 km/h) Power output Engine: 225 bhp (168 kW) Tractive effort D2708–D2719: 20,080 lbf (89.3 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Railways Class DY11; later D2/10; later 2/4 (D2708–D2719), 2/4B (D2720–D2780) Number (formerly 11708–11719 (D2708–D2719 from 1961 to 1963), D2720–D2780 Axle load class D2708–D2719: RA 2; D2720–D2780: RA 5 Retired 1967–1968

British Rail Class D2/10 was a locomotive type commissioned by British Rail. It was a diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive in the pre-TOPS period built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL). The NBL/MAN engines were built by the North British Locomotive Company in Scotland under licence from the German company MAN.