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British Rail Class 06

BR Class 06
TOPS numbers06 001-06 010
Early numbersD2410-D2444
BuilderAndrew Barclay
Introduced1958-60
Wheel Arrangement0-4-0
Weight36 t 15 cwt37,340 kg
Height 11 ft 10 3/16 in3.6 m
Width8 ft 5 in2.6 m
Length25 ft 11 in7.9 m
Wheel Dia.3 ft 7 in1.1 m
Wheel Base7 ft 0 in2.1 m
Minimum radius
Maximum speed22.75 mph37 km/h
Engine output204 hp152 kW
Max. Tractive Effort19,800 lbf88 kN
Power at Rail
Brake typeVacuum
Brake force tons
Route availability5
Fuel Tank325 imp gal1.477 m³
Heating typeNone

Built for use on the Scottish Region. A 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical shunter built by Andrew Barclay, 1958-60. Numbered D2410-D2444 and given the TOPS numbers 06001-06010.

Engine is a Gardener 8-cyl, 4 stroke 8L3 connected to a Wilson-Drewry CA5 5-speed epicyclic gearbox with Vulcan-Sinclair type 23 fluid coupling and a Wiseman type 15 RLGB gearbox.

A single locomotive survives, number 06003, which is currently owned by HNRC.

Last updated: 06-04-2005 00:55:20
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