British Rail Class D3/5 facts for kids

Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0 DE
• UIC	C
Gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Loco weight	47.00 long tons (47.75 t)
Prime mover	Lister-Blackstone ER6T
Traction motors	BTH, 2 off
MU working	Not fitted
Train heating	None
Train brakes	Vacuum

Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	British Railways’ Darlington Works
Build date	1955
Total produced	15

Quick facts for kidsBritish Rail Class D3/5
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	British Railways’ Darlington Works
Build date	1955
Total produced	15
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0 DE
• UIC	C
Gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Loco weight	47.00 long tons (47.75 t)
Prime mover	Lister-Blackstone ER6T
Traction motors	BTH, 2 off
MU working	Not fitted
Train heating	None
Train brakes	Vacuum
Performance figures
Top speed	20 mph (32 km/h)
Power output	Engine: 350 bhp (261 kW)
Tractive effort	35,000 lbf (155.7 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)	British Railways
Class	DEJ6; later D3/5; later 3/1D; no TOPS class
Number	13152–13166; later D3152–D3156
Axle load class	Route availability
Retired	1967
Disposition	All scrapped

British Rail Class D3/5 was a shunting locomotive built by British Rail at their Darlington Works in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period and the class was numbered 13152–13166 (later renumbered D3152-D3166).