British Rail Class 06 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 06 |
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06009 operating as 'works pilot' at Dunfermline Townhill in July 1975 | |
Power type | Diesel-mechanical |
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Builder | Andrew Barclay Sons & Co. |
Serial number | 425–439, 452–471 |
Build date | 1958–1960 |
Configuration | 0-4-0 |
UIC classification | B |
Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Wheel diameter | 3 ft 7 in (1.092 m) |
Wheelbase | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
Length | 25 ft 11 in (7.90 m) |
Width | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) |
Height | 11 ft 10+1⁄2 in (3.62 m) |
Locomotive weight | 37.30 long tons (37.9 t) |
Fuel capacity | 325 imp gal (1,480 L; 390 US gal) |
Prime mover | Gardner 8L3 |
Transmission | Wilson-Drewry CA5 5-speed epicyclic gearbox, Vulcan-Sinclair type 23 fluid coupling, Wiseman type 15 RLGB reversing gearbox and final drive |
Top speed | 22.8 mph (36.7 km/h) |
Power output | Engine: 204 hp (152 kW) |
Tractive effort | Maximum: 19,800 lbf (88.1 kN) |
Locomotive brakeforce | 15 long tons-force (149 kN) |
Train brakes | Vacuum |
Career | British Railways |
Number in class | 35 |
Number | D2410–D2444, later 06001–06010 |
Axle load class | RA 6 (RA 5 from 1969) |
Retired | 1967–1981 |
The British Rail Class 06 is a class of 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical shunters built by Andrew Barclay from 1958 to 1960 for use on the Scottish Region of British Railways. They were originally numbered D2410-D2444 and later given the TOPS numbers 06001-06010.
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