British Rail Class D2/10 facts for kids

British Rail Class D2/10
Power type	Diesel-hydraulic
Builder	North British Locomotive Company
Serial number	27703–27714, 27815–27839, 27998–29033
Build date	1957–1961
Configuration	0-4-0 DH
UIC classification	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)
Locomotive 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
Multiple working	Not fitted
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)
Train heating	None
Career	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.