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British Rail Class D3/11 Performance figures Maximum speed 20 mph (32 km/h) Power output Engine: 350 bhp (260 kW),At rail: 194 hp (145 kW)Tractive effort 38,500 lbf (171.3 kN )
British Rail Class D3/11 was a locomotive commissioned by the Great Western Railway , but delivered to its successor British Rail in England . It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period.
Statistics
Great Western number range: 502-507 (not carried)
BR 1948 number range: 15101-15106
Former class codes: D3/11, later 3/11
Built by: BR Swindon
Years introduced: 1948
Wheel arrangement: 0-6-0
Weight: 46 long tons 9 cwt
Height: 12 ft 5⅝ in
Length: 29 ft 1½ in
Width: 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
Wheelbase: 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Wheel diameter: 4 ft 0½ in
Min curve negotiable: 3½ chains
Engine type: English Electric 6KT
Engine output: 350 hp (260 kW)
Power at rail: 194 hp (145 kW)
Tractive effort: 33,500 lbf (149,000 N)
Cylinder bore: 10 in
Cylinder stroke: 12 in
Maximum speed: 20 mph (32 km/h)
Brake type: Air on loco, no train brakes
Route availability: 5
Heating type: Not fitted
Multiple coupling type: Not fitted
Main generator type: EE801B
Aux generator type: EE??
Traction motor type: EE506B
No of traction motors: 2
Gear ratio: 21.7:1
Fuel tank capacity: 659 gal
Cooling water capacity: 140 gal
Lub oil capacity: 65 gal
Sanding equipment: Pneumatic
References
Strickland, David C. (1982). Locomotive Directory, every single one there has ever been . Camberely, Surrey: Diesel & Electric Group. p. 62. ISBN 0-906375-10-X .
See also
British railway locomotives and miscellany, 1948 to present
Diesel shunters Diesel shunters (pre-TOPS ) Main-line diesels: Main-line diesels (pre-TOPS) Electrics Electrics (pre-TOPS) Multi-modes Departmental Prototypes Getlink locomotivesSteam locomotives Ships