British Rail Class 03 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 03
Class 03 D2069 at Doncaster Works open day on 27 July 2003
Power type	Diesel-mechanical
Builder	BR Swindon & Doncaster
Build date	1957–1961
Configuration	0-6-0
UIC classification	C
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheel diameter	3 ft 7 in (1.092 m)
Minimum curve	2 chains (40 m)
Wheelbase	9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
Length	26 ft 0 in (7.92 m)
Width	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height	11 ft 10 in (3.61 m)
Locomotive weight	30.2 long tons (30.7 t)
Fuel capacity	510 imp gal (2,300 L; 610 US gal)
Prime mover	Gardner 8L3
Transmission	Wilson-Drewry CA5 R7, 5-speed epicyclic gearbox, RF11 spiral bevel reverse and final-drive unit.
Top speed	28.5 mph (45.9 km/h)
Power output	Engine: 204 hp (152 kW) At rail: 152 hp (113 kW)
Tractive effort	Max: 15,650 lbf (69.6 kN)
Train heating	None
Locomotive brakeforce	13 long tons-force (130 kN)
Train brakes	Vacuum (some dual Air & Vacuum)
Career	British Railways
Number	11187–11209, 91, 92; later D2000–D2199, D2370–D2399; later 03004–03199, 03370–03399
Axle load class	RA 1
Retired	from April 1968
Disposition	One still in service, over 50 preserved, most scrapped

The British Rail Class 03 locomotive is, together with Class 04, one of BR's most successful smaller 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters. There are 230 members of the class and it was built by British Railways' Swindon and Doncaster works in 1957-1962. They are numbered D2000-D2199 and D2370-D2399 (later 03004 to 03399). D2370 and D2371 were used as departmental locomotives and originally numbered 91 and 92 respectively.

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In Spanish: British Rail Clase 03 para niños