British Rail Class D3/7 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class D3/7 |
|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
|---|---|
| Builder | London, Midland and Scottish Railway’s Derby Works |
| Build date | 1939–1942 |
| Total production | 40 |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 DE |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 4 ft 3 in (1.295 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 7080–7099: 55.25 long tons (56.14 t), 7100–7119: 53.50 long tons (54.36 t) |
| Prime mover | English Electric 6K |
| Traction motors | English Electric, 1 off |
| Top speed | 20 mph (32 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 350 bhp (261 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 33,000 lbf (146.8 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Career | London, Midland and Scottish Railway, British Railways |
| Class | LMS: 0F, BR: D3/7; later 3/8 and 3/8B |
| Number | LMS:7080–7119; BR: 12003–12032 |
| Axle load class | 7080–7099: RA 7, 7110–7119: RA 6 |
| Retired | 1964(1), 1966–1967 |
British Railways Class D3/7 were diesel shunters built from May 1939 through to July 1942 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway at their Derby Works. Like the earlier British Rail Class D3/6, they had the English Electric 6K diesel engine of 350 horsepower (260 kW). But a big change was having a "Jackshaft" type of connection between engine and wheels (like a diesel mechanical shunter). These were given LMS numbers 7080–7119. Ten were loaned to the War Department in 1941, and sold to the WD the following year. All ten survived the war; six were then sold to Egyptian Railways and four to Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato—FS).
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
British Rail Class D3/7 Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.