British Rail Class 05
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| BR Class 05 | ||
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| TOPS numbers | 05 001 | |
| Early numbers | 11136-11176; later D2550-D2618 | |
| Builder | Hunslet Engine Co. | |
| Introduced | 1955-61 | |
| Wheel Arrangement | 0-6-0 | |
| Weight | 30 t 18 cwt | 31396 kg |
| Height | 11 ft 0 in | 3.4 m |
| Width | 8 ft 3 in | 2.5 m |
| Length | 25 ft 4 in | 7.7 m |
| Wheel Dia. | 3 ft 4 in | 1.0 m |
| Wheel Base | 4 ft 6 in + 4 ft 6 in | 1.4 m |
| Minimum radius | ||
| Maximum speed | 17.75 mph | 29 km/h |
| Engine output | 204 hp | 152 kW |
| Max. Tractive Effort | 14,500 lbf | 65 kN |
| Power at Rail | ||
| Brake type | Vacuum | |
| Brake force | tons | |
| Route availability | ||
| Fuel Tank | 300 imperial gal | 1400 litre |
| Heating type | None | |
Built for use on the Eastern & Scottish Region. A 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunter built by Hunslet Engine Company, 1955-61. Numbered 11136-11176, later D2500-D2619; D2554 was given the TOPS number 05001 and then went to Departmental Stock and was numbered 97 803 on 25/01/81; D2612 & D2615 were used as Departmental stock and numbered 88 & 89 respectively.
Engine is a Gardener 8-cyl, 4 stroke 8L3 of 204 hp (152 kW) connected to a Hunslet 4-speed and reverse gear box with Hunslet patent friction clutch
External link
- Photo at TheRailwayCentre.com (http://www.therailwaycentre.com/Pages%20Loco/Recognition%20loco/Illus_05.html)