British Rail Class D3/3 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D3/3 |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | British Railways’ Derby Works |
| Build date | 1955 |
| Total production | 10 |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 DE |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 4 ft 6 in (1.372 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 47.50 long tons (48.26 t) |
| Prime mover | Crossley ESNT 6 |
| Traction motors | Crompton Parkinson, 2 off |
| Multiple working | Not fitted |
| Top speed | 20 mph (32 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 350 bhp (261 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 35,000 lbf (155.7 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Train brakes | Vacuum |
| Career | British Railways |
| Class | D3/3; later 3/1B; no TOPS class |
| Number | 13117–13126; later D3117–D3126 |
| Axle load class | Route availability 5 |
| Retired | 1966–1967 |
British Rail Class D3/3 was a 0-6-0 shunting locomotive built by British Rail at their Derby Works in England. It was similar to the British Rail Class 08, except they were built with different engines and traction motors. They were all withdrawn and scrapped after only twelve years of service.
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